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A596 HVH

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

83,687 mi
Last recorded83,687 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA596 HVH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 83,687 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 83,489 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 83,174 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 83,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 83,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 83,028 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 82,640 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 82,640 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 81,792 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 81,788 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer cill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 81,070 miles

Front oil leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 81,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Front oil leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 80,597 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2014 80,593 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 79,409 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 78,688 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 78,688 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 77,961 miles

o/s front tyre nearing limit

small corrosion hole in n/s inner wing

Pass 21 Mar 2007 77,233 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 77,231 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

n/s door mirror missing

rear of n/s front inner wing holed

some corrosionon o/s and n/s rear lower wing panels

some rust on undercarriage and mechanical componants

Pass 8 Apr 2006 75,912 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 75,812 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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A596 HVH is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 A596 HVH, 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 A596 HVH registered?

A596 HVH is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A596 HVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A596 HVH shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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