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A309 JSH

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,625 mi
Last recorded10,625 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA309 JSH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 10,625 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 10,265 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed CHAFES ON TYRE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2024 10,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive carbon monoxide content is in excess of 8.6%, needs to be around 4.5 or lower (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed to caliper fouls on suspension leg (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 10,160 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 9,738 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 9,735 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 9,044 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 8,067 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Furry Dice! ()

Oil leak Diff ()

Oil leak Engine ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 7,299 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 6,646 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 5,597 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 4,915 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 4,417 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 4,196 miles

Oil leak

body corrossion

chassis corrossion

floor corrossion

jacking points damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2009 2,136 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 2,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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A309 JSH is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A309 JSH, 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 A309 JSH registered?

A309 JSH is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A309 JSH safe to buy?

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