MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion under wheel arch but not structural
exhaust front pipe to middle clamp reqs turning lowest point of car+middle section rubbers minor perishing+tail pipe joint minor leak
front+rear brake imbalance just within limits
rear hatch both hyd.struts worn
rear susp.bump stops missing
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
driver seat mechanism is developing play
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
driver seat mechanism is developing play
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front dip beams slightly blurred
drivers door top hinge mount corroded and holed
n/s rear suspension bump stop rubber missing
rear wiper rubber split
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front dip beams slightly blurred
drivers door top hinge mount corroded and holed
n/s rear suspension bump stop rubber missing
rear wiper rubber split
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/f wheel bearing rough
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A547 HVG is a 1983 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 A547 HVG, 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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A547 HVG is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.
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