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A749 XRD

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,958 mi
Last recorded86,958 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA749 XRD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 86,958 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 86,955 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 86,164 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 84,338 miles

slight oil leak from o/s rear axle

Pass 16 Sep 2009 82,651 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 82,392 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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