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A536 MWL

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

62,872 mi
Last recorded62,872 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA536 MWL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 62,872 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake recording low effort

Pass 5 Apr 2022 61,764 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear half shaft seal suspected to be leaking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill small area of corrosion forming (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 61,756 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear half shaft seal suspected to be leaking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill small area of corrosion forming (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 61,741 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TCA anti roll bar mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA anti roll bar mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill small area of corrosion forming (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear halfshaft seals suspected to be leaking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 60,400 miles

Dampness on o/s/r brake backplate & drum - supspect leak inside drum

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 58,179 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 58,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 48,791 miles

Rear Fog lamp appears to have temporary wiring but light, switch and telltale operating

Fail 11 Jul 2018 48,790 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 47,837 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 47,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 43,491 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 43,491 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 41,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 41,010 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 35,933 miles

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

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

steering rack has play in D bushes

Fail 24 Sep 2014 35,921 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

steering rack has play in D bushes

Pass 12 Jul 2013 23,022 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 22,908 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 22,812 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,548 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 21,742 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 21,076 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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A536 MWL is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 A536 MWL, 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 A536 MWL registered?

A536 MWL is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 December 1983.

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