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A517 GEA

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

15,147 mi
Last recorded15,147 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA517 GEA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 15,147 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 14,888 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 13,798 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 11,928 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 11,856 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

wheel studs to sort all 4 wheel

Pass 23 Nov 2018 11,452 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 10,891 miles

temp fuel cap fitted but secured

Fail 24 Nov 2017 10,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

temp fuel cap fitted but secured

Pass 3 Dec 2016 10,009 miles

Nearside Front tie bar slight play

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tie bar slight play

temp fuel cap fitted but secured

Fail 2 Dec 2016 10,005 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tie bar slight play

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tie bar slight play

temp fuel cap fitted but secured

Pass 8 Dec 2015 6,118 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front on limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre perishing between tread

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

Temp fuel cap fitted, but secure

Fail 4 Dec 2015 6,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front on limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre perishing between tread

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

Temp fuel cap fitted, but secure

Pass 17 Dec 2014 4,592 miles

Exhaust tail section corroded.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some engine oil leaks.

Steering rack has some play at both tie rod output shafts.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 15,181 miles

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 1,581 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 99,901 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 99,901 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 95,496 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 95,494 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 93,470 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT MOUNTED ON WOOD!!!???

n/s/f inner flitch, o/s/r quater panal, n/s & o/s front floors, n/s & o/s front lower inner wheel arch (to rear of arch), all corroded & weak!

rear leaf springs corroded. rear anti-roll bar mounting brackets corroded. front brakes slight judder.

screen chipped. front lower track control arm bushes worn. o/s to n/s rear metal brake pipe corroded. rear brake hose ferrule corroded.

Fail 10 Nov 2010 93,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT MOUNTED ON WOOD!!!???

n/s/f inner flitch, o/s/r quater panal, n/s & o/s front floors, n/s & o/s front lower inner wheel arch (to rear of arch), all corroded & weak!

rear leaf springs corroded. rear anti-roll bar mounting brackets corroded. front brakes slight judder.

screen chipped. front lower track control arm bushes worn. front brake pads worn. o/s to n/s rear metal brake pipe corroded. rear brake hose ferrule corroded.

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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A517 GEA is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 A517 GEA, 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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A517 GEA is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 August 1983.

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