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A699 FJU

1983 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

779 mi
Last recorded779 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA699 FJU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 779 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 99,893 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 98,802 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 98,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under Vehicle Heavily Undersealed

Pass 4 Oct 2018 98,722 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 98,722 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 98,523 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear lower corners are corroded not excissive

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 98,054 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 98,053 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 97,668 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 97,667 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,475 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)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 97,003 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 97,002 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 96,154 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 27 May 2011 95,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 95,046 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 94,242 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 93,698 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2008 93,693 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 92,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 90,677 miles

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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A699 FJU is a 1983 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A699 FJU, 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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A699 FJU is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 September 1983.

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