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A345 EGV

1983 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,461 mi
Last recorded1,461 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA345 EGV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 1,461 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 563 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 375 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres are perrished on side walls

nearside ans offside front tyres are perrished on side walls

nearside front suspention retaining pins are corroded

offside front suspention retaining pins are corroded

Pass 18 May 2009 99,647 miles

both front brake discs corroding due to inactivity.

Fail 13 May 2009 99,647 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front brake discs corroding due to inactivity.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 99,109 miles

underside etc thin in places but sound at time of test

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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A345 EGV is a 1983 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A345 EGV, 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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A345 EGV is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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