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A371 JCE

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,667 mi
Last recorded29,667 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA371 JCE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 29,667 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 29,659 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 29,537 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 29,442 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 29,317 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 29,304 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 29,128 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 29,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 28,927 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,432 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear bump stop rubbers missing

slight corrosion in front lower cross member (under radiator)

slight corrosion in nearside front floor/jacking point

Fail 30 Aug 2012 26,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

offside and nearside rear bump stop rubbers missing

slight corrosion in front lower cross member (under radiator)

slight corrosion in nearside front floor/jacking point

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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A371 JCE is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A371 JCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A371 JCE registered?

A371 JCE is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 August 1983.

Is A371 JCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A371 JCE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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