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A477 HCP

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,141 mi
Last recorded45,141 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA477 HCP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,141 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODING

OFFSIDE FLOOR TO SILL CORRODING

Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,312 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Small cut in inner wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,315 miles

Play commencing in steering rack

Fail 11 Sep 2007 19,313 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Play commencing in steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2006 3,038 miles

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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A477 HCP is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A477 HCP, 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 A477 HCP registered?

A477 HCP is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 August 1983.

Is A477 HCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A477 HCP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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