MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,565 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Body has slight corrosion Nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake slight bind
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
offside rear and nearside rear tyres cracking but does not show cords
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion Nearside front and offside front inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake slight bind
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
offside rear and nearside rear tyres cracking but does not show cords
centre exhaust rubber missing
n/s/f inner arch / sill corroded
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s/f inner arch /sill corroded
o/s/r tyre split and perished
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
centre exhaust rubber missing
n/s/f inner arch / sill corroded
n/s/r inner 1/4 panel corroded
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s/f inner arch /sill corroded
o/s/r tyre split and perished
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
near side front tyre side wall cracking
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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A638 SJD is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 A638 SJD, 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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A638 SJD is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 August 1983.
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