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A799 DPE

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,919 mi
Last recorded75,919 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA799 DPE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,919 miles

DRIVERS SEAT TILT HANDLE MISSING

O/S/F & N/S/R TYRES CRACKING

Fail 25 Mar 2014 75,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Outer Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

DRIVERS SEAT TILT HANDLE MISSING

O/S/F & N/S/R TYRES CRACKING

Pass 28 Mar 2013 71,266 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 71,266 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake fluid level warning lamp not working

main beam tell tale not working

strong advisory that the nearside front floor is corroded

very strong advisory that the offside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 71,045 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 71,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

offside front floor corroded

rear diff oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 70,540 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 70,337 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 70,120 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 69,627 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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A799 DPE is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A799 DPE, 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 A799 DPE registered?

A799 DPE is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 August 1983.

Is A799 DPE safe to buy?

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