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ExpiredMileage
95,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS SHOW SIGNS OF REPAIR
N/S FRONT STEERING RACK ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY
N/S FRONT WHEEL ARCH AT REAR CORRODED OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
O/S FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
O/S FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED & CORRODED AT REAR OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS SHOW SIGNS OF REPAIR
N/S FRONT STEERING RACK ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY
N/S FRONT WHEEL ARCH AT REAR CORRODED OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
O/S FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
O/S FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED & CORRODED AT REAR OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
bolt missing from rear of exhaust manifiold but not leaking excessively
both front floor pans heavily repaired
both rear chassis rails rusty
nearside front brake binding very slightly
offside rear outer door sill and wheel arch starting to rust
rear of offside front inner wheel arch corroded but outside prescribed areas
slight imbalance in rear brakes
slight play in nearside steering rack arm
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
bolt missing from rear of exhaust manifiold but not leaking excessively
both front floor pans heavily repaired
both rear chassis rails rusty
nearside front brake binding very slightly
offside rear outer door sill and wheel arch starting to rust
rear of offside front inner wheel arch corroded but outside prescribed areas
slight imbalance in rear brakes
slight play in nearside steering rack arm
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front n/s and o/s floor pans show signs of repair and corrosion
front number plate in poor condition
idle emissions over lean causing high h/c output
number one spark plug loose
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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A870 SGH is a 1983 Ford Capri in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 A870 SGH, 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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A870 SGH is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 August 1983.
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