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A721 SJD

1983 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

5,416 mi
Last recorded5,416 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA721 SJD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 5,416 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 4,148 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 3,240 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 101,717 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,928 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 97,715 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 96,202 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 92,844 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 5,977 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2011 5,966 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 10 May 2010 3,773 miles

o/s front floor corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2009 3,704 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2008 99,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 99,805 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 99,713 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front bonnet corroded

Rear Exhuast Fouling Chassis

Slight misfire had to riase R P Ms to pass H,C

Pass 18 Jan 2007 95,434 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 95,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine misfire

rear exhaust fouling rear body

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 17 Dec 2005 91,384 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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A721 SJD is a 1983 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 A721 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A721 SJD registered?

A721 SJD is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 August 1983.

Is A721 SJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A721 SJD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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