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A496 GLE

1983 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

31,202 mi
Last recorded31,202 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA496 GLE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 31,202 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 31,199 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 30,704 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

underbody coated in sealant

Pass 12 Jun 2021 30,668 miles

underbody coated in sealant

Pass 26 Mar 2020 30,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,633 miles

slight corrosion in various places under vehicle

Fail 2 Mar 2012 23,626 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion in various places under vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,888 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 22,767 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,349 miles

Fluid leak from nearside rear brake drum

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall beginning to perish

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 19,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Fluid leak from nearside rear brake drum

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall beginning to perish

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,632 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 24,815 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 24,814 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust system rusty

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

sidewalls on both rear tyres perishing

underside rusty/weak in places

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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A496 GLE is a 1983 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A496 GLE, 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 A496 GLE registered?

A496 GLE is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 August 1983.

Is A496 GLE safe to buy?

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