MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front inner wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area
surface corrosion to both rear chassis legs
surface corrosion to nearside floor area
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside front inner wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area
surface corrosion to both rear chassis legs
surface corrosion to nearside floor area
20% front brake imbalance
Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
N/s/f seat has a loose fixing
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
O/s/f inner sills holed and corroded
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Wipers split
slight oil leak from o/s rear axle
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
diff oil seal weeping
osr half shaft oil seal leaking
rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorating
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear half shaft oil seal leaking + nearside rear half shaft oil seal weeping
Rear anti roll bar centre bushes deteriorating + link rod bushes deteriorating
Rear differntial oil seal weeping
suspect power steering fluid weeping from rack (strong advise)
various oil leaks
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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A749 XRD is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A749 XRD, 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 A749 XRD registered?
A749 XRD is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 August 1983.
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