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ExpiredMileage
3,528 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced CILL / FLOOR (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced not welded sufficient (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear spring front mount coverd in sealer and underseal
both front floors coverd with sealer and underseal
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg near spring shackle coverd over with sealer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring front mount area coverd with sealer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering rack insecure both steering rack bushers (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear spring front mount coverd in sealer and underseal
both front floors coverd with sealer and underseal
front brake discs slightly pitted.
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A72 XWA is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 A72 XWA, 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 A72 XWA registered?
A72 XWA is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 August 1983.
Is A72 XWA safe to buy?
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