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A488 EPA

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,014 mi
Last recorded20,014 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA488 EPA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 20,014 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 19,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure corroded hole in footwell (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2015 19,796 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 19,429 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wet test

Pass 16 Aug 2013 19,404 miles

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

some cracking around tyres

suspension bushes deteriorated and splitting not resulting in excessive movement

underside corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas

Pass 26 Jul 2011 18,157 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 17,702 miles

both front floor area corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2008 17,046 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front floors rusted

engine starting to smoke

front plate cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2008 16,968 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front floors rusted

engine starting to smoke

front plate cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2007 15,900 miles

slight play detected in steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2006 14,489 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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A488 EPA is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 A488 EPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A488 EPA?

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What year was A488 EPA registered?

A488 EPA is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 December 1983.

Is A488 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A488 EPA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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