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ExpiredMileage
34,719 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal leaf (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by leaf spring mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sus top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sus top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill slightly crodded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has small cracks
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside exhaust pipe has minor blow in the center (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill slightly crodded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has small cracks
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside exhaust pipe has minor blow in the center (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe clamp not secure to downpipe. (7.1.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 bulbs not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust corroding
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
underbody heavily undersealed appears ok
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
underbody heavily undersealed appears ok
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Inner Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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A42 OTW is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 A42 OTW, 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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A42 OTW is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 September 1983.
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