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A29 DPC

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,147 mi
Last recorded69,147 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA29 DPC
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 69,147 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 66,664 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,908 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 59,820 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 59,086 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 59,048 miles

Nearside steering rack rubber perished

Fail 9 Mar 2018 58,934 miles

Front Direction indicators not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 57,648 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,446 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 56,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 54,944 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,944 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 52,558 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 50,033 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 47,794 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 45,776 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 43,916 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 41,814 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 38,476 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 35,698 miles

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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A29 DPC is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A29 DPC, 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 A29 DPC registered?

A29 DPC is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 August 1983.

Is A29 DPC safe to buy?

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