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A840 KWL

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,176 mi
Last recorded82,176 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA840 KWL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 82,176 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 80,937 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 May 2007 80,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A840 KWL is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 A840 KWL, 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 A840 KWL registered?

A840 KWL is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 October 1983.

Is A840 KWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A840 KWL shows 3 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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