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A33 LUB

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,234 mi
Last recorded60,234 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA33 LUB
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 60,234 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 60,234 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 May 2012 60,215 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 May 2012 60,215 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

max travel on footbrake

Pass 9 May 2011 60,180 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 60,180 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 60,166 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,132 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 60,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,095 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 60,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 59,898 miles

rear diff seal slight leak.

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

underside of vehical has a lot of corrosion.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 59,804 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 59,804 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front 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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A33 LUB is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A33 LUB, 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 A33 LUB registered?

A33 LUB is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 August 1983.

Is A33 LUB safe to buy?

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