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A699 MKJ

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,497 mi
Last recorded15,497 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA699 MKJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 15,497 miles

rear fuel hoses secured with zip ties

Fail 12 Dec 2025 15,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn in track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear fuel hoses secured with zip ties

Pass 30 Dec 2024 14,922 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 14,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 13,422 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 12,764 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 11,563 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 10,736 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 10,106 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 9,099 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 8,035 miles

minor corrosion on offside floorpan

Fail 23 May 2016 8,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

minor corrosion on offside floorpan

Pass 9 Jun 2015 6,900 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 6,853 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 5,449 miles

N/S/R Floor pan corroded.

O/S/F Inner wing corroded.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 5,404 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

N/S/F Top shock bearing notchy when not under load.

N/S/R Floor pan corroded.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

O/S/F Inner wing corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 3,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 3,323 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 2,233 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 2,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 MKJ is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A699 MKJ, 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 A699 MKJ registered?

A699 MKJ is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 October 1983.

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