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A622 LUB

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,581 mi
Last recorded25,581 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA622 LUB
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,581 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

O/R H/Shaft Seal Slight Leak

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,426 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 24,426 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 24,422 miles

Centre Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,619 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

all tyres outer walls showing signs of cracking †

o/s exhaust hitting underneath vehicle

oil on o/s/r backplate

Pass 23 Feb 2006 19,629 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 19,629 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 19,609 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

oil leak

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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A622 LUB is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A622 LUB, 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 A622 LUB registered?

A622 LUB is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 26 September 1983.

Is A622 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A622 LUB shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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