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A409 FLH

1983 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

36,218 mi
Last recorded36,218 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA409 FLH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 36,218 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 35,857 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 28,237 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 27,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 19,432 miles
Fail 25 May 2010

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2009 15,072 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 5,888 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 5,888 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 94,851 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 94,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 91,490 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 91,490 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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A409 FLH is a 1983 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A409 FLH, 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 A409 FLH registered?

A409 FLH is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 August 1983.

Is A409 FLH safe to buy?

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