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A870 SGH

1983 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,724 mi
Last recorded95,724 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA870 SGH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 95,724 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 95,303 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 94,961 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 94,431 miles

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)

Fail 21 May 2009 94,431 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 94,381 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 94,381 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 90,992 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 87,798 miles

idle emissions over lean causing high h/c output

number one spark plug loose

Pass 27 Jul 2005 85,486 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jul 2005 85,486 miles

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?

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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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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What year was A870 SGH registered?

A870 SGH is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 August 1983.

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