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A514 UNH

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,356 mi
Last recorded18,356 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA514 UNH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 18,356 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 14,639 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 14,516 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 10,834 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 8,514 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 8,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 8,296 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 8,289 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper end caps missing

o/s check strap missing

rear bumper not fitted

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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A514 UNH is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A514 UNH, 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 A514 UNH?

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What year was A514 UNH registered?

A514 UNH is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 October 1983.

Is A514 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A514 UNH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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