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A73 KBA

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,212 mi
Last recorded13,212 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA73 KBA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 13,212 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underside of body has surface corrotion to all components front and back

Pass 21 May 2015
Pass 6 May 2014 7,583 miles

Off side sill rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2014 7,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake hoses deteriorated

play in the front wheel bearings

the front anti roll bar mounting area is corroded

the o/s/f seat belt webbing is being damaged by its rusty lower mount

Pass 24 Apr 2013 94,900 miles

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

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

all under body slight corrosion

o/s/r tyer cracked sidewall

Fail 3 Apr 2013 94,884 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

nsf tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2012 86,345 miles

all welding covered in thick underseal

exhaust system corroded and has minor leaks

floor panels welded from inside

front and rear antiroll bars corroded

front suspension bushes deteriorated

gearbox and rear diff covered in oil but no leak visible

nearside wheel bearing has slight play

nearside wing mirror missing

Fail 31 Mar 2012 86,310 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded and has minor leaks

front and rear antiroll bars corroded

front suspension bushes deteriorated

gearbox and rear diff covered in oil but no leak visible

nearside wheel bearing has slight play

nearside wing mirror

Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,857 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 64,834 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,154 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 59,146 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Floor Corroded, Not in a "Prescribed Area".

Unable to check any wheel bearings as all four brakes are binding severely.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,979 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 58,977 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 58,362 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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A73 KBA is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A73 KBA, 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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A73 KBA is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 December 1983.

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