MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,072 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
brake imblance to off side front
screen is chipped and cracked, front seat runners are excessively worn, front antiroll bar to track control arm bushes are worn, rear antiroll bar mounting bushes are worn, near side rear shocker lower bush is worn, joints are blowing
Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery is insecure, play in off side front wheel bearing (close to a failure), front brake pipes are corroded, off side front floor pan is corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A863 GLA is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A863 GLA, 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 A863 GLA registered?
A863 GLA is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 August 1983.
Is A863 GLA safe to buy?
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