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A594 XWE

1983 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

54,991 mi
Last recorded54,991 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA594 XWE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 54,991 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 54,984 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 54,829 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 54,826 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 54,585 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 54,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 54,285 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 53,726 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 53,019 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 52,895 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 52,726 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 52,617 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 52,355 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 52,119 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 51,643 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 51,619 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 51,510 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 51,330 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 51,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,208 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 40,412 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 36,913 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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A594 XWE is a 1983 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A594 XWE, 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 A594 XWE registered?

A594 XWE is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A594 XWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A594 XWE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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