MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,502 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
emits blue smoke
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in steering rack pinion
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Propshaft component defective
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
differential oil leak
gearbox oil leak
slight play in steering rack pinion
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A459 FFH is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 A459 FFH, 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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A459 FFH is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 August 1983.
Is A459 FFH safe to buy?
The MOT history for A459 FFH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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