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A365 HCK

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,787 mi
Last recorded28,787 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA365 HCK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 28,787 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable appears to have a mounting bracket missing

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced End of chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat has some movement in runners but are secure and seat adjustment cannot change inadvertently

Offside Front Lower Coolant hse has evidence of touching drive belt

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake cable appears to have a mounting bracket missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 May 2023 28,787 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable appears to have a mounting bracket missing

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced End of chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat has some movement in runners but are secure and seat adjustment cannot change inadvertently

Offside Front Lower Coolant hse has evidence of touching drive belt

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake cable appears to have a mounting bracket missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2013 27,949 miles

wipers poor

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 27,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Upper 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)

wipers poor

Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,830 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 25,566 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,236 miles

Offside and nearside inner wings corroded

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2005 19,723 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 19,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A365 HCK is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 A365 HCK, 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 A365 HCK registered?

A365 HCK is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 August 1983.

Is A365 HCK safe to buy?

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