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A281 OHK

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

11,109 mi
Last recorded11,109 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA281 OHK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 11,109 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 11,086 miles

Body has slight corrosion NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Pass 10 Nov 2014 10,595 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 10,186 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 9,539 miles

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2011 8,221 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 8,218 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear wheel arch & quarter panel slight corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2010 7,375 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 6,709 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 6,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play at o/s of steering rack.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 5,104 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 5,015 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 99,393 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 99,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 96,866 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 96,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake is binding lightly.

Small amount of play at offside of steering rack.

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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A281 OHK is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1983 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,621 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A281 OHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 43 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A281 OHK registered?

A281 OHK is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 November 1983.

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