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A611 RTU

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,394 mi
Last recorded31,394 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA611 RTU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 31,394 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 31,294 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 31,162 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 31,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 31,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 31,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 30,929 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 30,874 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

slight oil leak from under side unable to trace

Pass 20 Feb 2016 30,391 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 29,957 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 28,916 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 24,153 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 24,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 22,375 miles

advise both front brakes slightly binding

advise light corrosion to nearside sill ends

advise light corrosion to offside sill ends

Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,029 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 20,491 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,820 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 16,348 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 12,797 miles

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

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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A611 RTU 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 84.2%.

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 A611 RTU, 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 A611 RTU registered?

A611 RTU is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A611 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A611 RTU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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