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A469 DPL

1983 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,075 mi
Last recorded46,075 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA469 DPL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 46,075 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 46,070 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 46,064 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 45,411 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general corrosion and extensive repairs to body/chassis suggest specialist attention

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

extensive corrossion/repair to underside of vehicle - suggest further investigation to determine integrity of vehicle structure

Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,702 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

extensive repairs to underside of vehicle - chassis and sills

near side dipped head light beam pattern poor

suggest off side front lower suspension ball joint replaced - gaiter appears to have been split for a long time

Fail 28 Aug 2008 42,702 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

extensive repairs to underside of vehicle - chassis and sills

near side dipped head light beam pattern poor

suggest off side front lower suspension ball joint replaced - gaiter appears to have been split for a long time

Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,101 miles

extensive repair to chassis, floors, inner and outer sills

Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,667 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot lock difficult to lock

extensive repair under side of vehicle

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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A469 DPL is a 1983 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc 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 A469 DPL, 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 A469 DPL registered?

A469 DPL is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 October 1983.

Is A469 DPL safe to buy?

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