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A300 JNX

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

26,210 mi
Last recorded26,210 miles
Recorded on25 May 2014
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA300 JNX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2014 26,210 miles
Fail 25 May 2014 26,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 25,316 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 25,313 miles

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

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,119 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 24,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedo cable broken

Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,766 miles

limited inspection of sills due to body kit

nsf and osf jacking points dammaged

osf floor corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2009 22,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 22,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,602 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 21,599 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 18,424 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2006 18,210 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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A300 JNX is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A300 JNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A300 JNX?

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What year was A300 JNX registered?

A300 JNX is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 December 1983.

Is A300 JNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A300 JNX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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