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A812 VNP

1983 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,232 mi
Last recorded66,232 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA812 VNP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 66,232 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake pads wearing thin

slight wear in rear anti-roll bar/top link bushes (on axle)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 66,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake pads wearing thin

slight wear in rear anti-roll bar/top link bushes (on axle)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 66,220 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 66,220 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 66,219 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Slight coorrosion on offside front of floor section near to front bulk head.

Slight free play in rear propshaft knuckle.

Fail 14 Jun 2006 66,219 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Slight coorrosion on offside front of floor section near to front bulk head.

Slight free play in rear propshaft knuckle.

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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A812 VNP is a 1983 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A812 VNP, 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 A812 VNP registered?

A812 VNP is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A812 VNP safe to buy?

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