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A354 OAR

1983 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

2,605 mi
Last recorded2,605 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA354 OAR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 2,605 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 2,011 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 1,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

corrosion forming on floorpan

Fail 25 Aug 2016 1,907 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

corrosion forming on floorpan

Pass 3 Sep 2015 1,875 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS POOR CONDITION

Fail 2 Sep 2015 1,875 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 1,686 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

under body poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2013 1,506 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE RUSTY

LOWER FRONT PANEL POOR CONDITION

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 1,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE RUSTY

LOWER FRONT PANEL POOR CONDITION

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 1,211 miles

20% front brake imbalance

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake backplates damp

Slight corrosion to panneling near front crossmember, not considered to be supportive.

Very slight n/s/f brake bind

Pass 27 Aug 2010 999 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 999 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 2,393 miles

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

early signs of corrosion to rear spring hangers(front end)

n/s/r hub seal seeping oil not effecting brake effort

n/s/r seat belt casing loose

Pass 21 Apr 2008 88,568 miles

both rear axle bump stops missing

engine difficult to keep idling

oil seeping from rear hubs

Pass 13 Apr 2007 83,548 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 83,492 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 74,180 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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A354 OAR is a 1983 Ford Capri in Orange with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A354 OAR, 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 A354 OAR registered?

A354 OAR is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 November 1983.

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