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A81 EJU

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,282 mi
Last recorded25,282 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA81 EJU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 25,282 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 25,282 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 23,305 miles

slight play in n\s\f inner steering joint

Pass 6 Dec 2012 21,183 miles

N/S front tyre slightly mishapen

Pass 29 Sep 2011 19,909 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 19,909 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

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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A81 EJU is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc 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 A81 EJU, 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 A81 EJU registered?

A81 EJU is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A81 EJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A81 EJU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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