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A602 GLP

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,673 mi
Last recorded65,673 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA602 GLP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 65,673 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 65,669 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 65,609 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 65,162 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 64,128 miles

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

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

Slight Water Leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,413 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 61,188 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front to rear exhaust is loose on brackets

Front wipers splitting both front

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,457 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,011 miles

all welding covered in under-seal

n/s/r tyre damaged slightly on inner sidewall

rear differential weeping

rear metal brake pipe corroding marked yellow

Pass 7 Jul 2012 55,275 miles

both front tyres worn

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,227 miles

both rear chassis rails corroding

both rear floors corroding

brake pipes corroding

nsr and nsrf tyre perishing

slight weap from ns and osf steering rack

Fail 1 Aug 2011 54,199 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

both rear chassis rails corroding

both rear floors corroding

brake pipes corroding

nsr and nsrf tyre perishing

slight weap from ns and osf steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2010 52,326 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 52,298 miles

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

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

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

meatl brake pipes corroding

nsf floor corroding

nsr and osr front leaf spring mounts corroding

weap from nsf steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2009 51,508 miles

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

both front inner top archs corroding marked yellow

osf and nsf floors corroding

rail chassis rails corroding

slight roughness in nsf wheel

Fail 30 Jul 2009 51,498 miles

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

both front inner top archs corroding marked yellow

osf and nsf floors corroding

rail chassis rails corroding

slight roughness in nsf wheel

Pass 11 Apr 2007 51,215 miles

both front floor pans corroding

both rear brake pipes corroding

both rear wheels binding very close to excess

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads look low

nsf suspension mounting corroding

nsr floor pan corroding

slight weap from ns steering rack

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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A602 GLP is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 A602 GLP, 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 A602 GLP registered?

A602 GLP is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A602 GLP safe to buy?

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