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A771 RGO

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,299 mi
Last recorded25,299 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA771 RGO
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 25,299 miles

Advise adjusting handbrake

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Advise changing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Advise monitoring (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 23,674 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 23,244 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 21,511 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 20,274 miles

Front brakes require attention

Pass 16 May 2017 18,201 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 15,981 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 12,502 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 9,281 miles

rear outer wheel archs corroding

slight movement front seats

underside of car undersilled

Pass 20 Feb 2013 7,991 miles

offside front inner step sill corroding

slight bind offside rear wheel

slight movement both front seats

steering rack damp

underside of car undersilled

Fail 9 Jul 2010 7,975 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A771 RGO is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A771 RGO, 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 A771 RGO registered?

A771 RGO is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 August 1983.

Is A771 RGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A771 RGO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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