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A561 RGT

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,930 mi
Last recorded71,930 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA561 RGT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 71,930 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 71,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 71,575 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack has slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded in places

Fail 9 Oct 2023 71,574 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure under car (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended belt wont come out (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 bumper corner missing

Offside wing mirror insacure

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox at propshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable centre bush (6.1.7 (e))

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

Steering box has seepage at rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded in places

Fail 9 Jul 2018 71,499 miles

Central Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body panel insecure inner and outer (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear fuel pump bracket corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 63,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joints (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 63,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 53,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 53,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering leaf spring mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake durm (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower hole in wing

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 46,276 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 43,390 miles

oil or brake fluid leaking very slightly at os rear hub ns and os windscreen washers working intermittently

Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,944 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 36,366 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 35,257 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 35,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

advise all 4 tyres perrishing

advise condition of offside door hinge mounts corroding

advise condition of rear number plale

Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,733 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front offside rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 3 Jun 2010 32,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front offside rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2006 28,530 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

both front floor sections corroding

both front inner wings corroding

both number pates in poor condition

front valance & floor over axle corroding

oil leak

rear valance corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2006 28,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake back plates crroded

both rear bump stops missing

both side front floor corroded

floor over rear axle corroded

front reg plate cracked

oil leak

rear reg plate deteriated

rear valance 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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A561 RGT is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 A561 RGT, 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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A561 RGT is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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