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A485 WKU

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,112 mi
Last recorded24,112 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA485 WKU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 24,112 miles

CHASSIS SILLS AND UNDERNEATH HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 22,006 miles

battery tray corroded

chassis sills and underneath heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Nov 2020 19,435 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SILLS AND UNDER BODY HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

front inner wings heavily UNDERSEALED

Pass 19 Nov 2019 18,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

WELDING REPAIRS TO BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS JUST UP TO MOT STANDARD

Pass 19 Nov 2018 14,572 miles

FILLER IN O/S/R SILL AND INNER WHEEL ARCH MAGNET STICKING OK

Pass 23 Nov 2017 12,009 miles

UNDER BODY HEAVELY UNDERSEALED INC FUEL PIPES AND BRAKE PIPES

Pass 8 Dec 2016 80,853 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE UNDERSEALED

UNDER BODY HEAVELY UNDERSEALED

Fail 6 Dec 2016 80,853 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank leaking pump (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE UNDERSEALED

UNDER BODY HEAVELY UNDERSEALED

Fail 29 Apr 2016 80,812 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coolant leak heater pipes

corrosion o/s/f seat mount

Pass 2 Dec 2014 80,442 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 80,442 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 80,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,174 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

welding repair to o/s/r innersill painted with underseal

Fail 19 May 2006 9,174 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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A485 WKU is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A485 WKU, 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 A485 WKU registered?

A485 WKU is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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