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A494 HND

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,354 mi
Last recorded97,354 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA494 HND
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 97,354 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to offside front floor jacking mount

Offside Front offside front brake pad anti rattle clip missing

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 97,185 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 96,792 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 96,693 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2014 96,466 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 96,464 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 94,135 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 93,966 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 93,741 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 93,526 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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A494 HND is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A494 HND, 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 A494 HND registered?

A494 HND is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A494 HND safe to buy?

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