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A547 HVG

1983 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,069 mi
Last recorded96,069 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA547 HVG
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 96,069 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 92,989 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 89,236 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 89,236 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 85,780 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 85,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,684 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,528 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,837 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 84,837 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 83,678 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 83,678 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 81,662 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 81,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 78,834 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 78,755 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 75,844 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 73,155 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 73,155 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 69,067 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing rough

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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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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