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A876 JVH

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,670 mi
Last recorded74,670 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA876 JVH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 74,670 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 74,530 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 74,530 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 74,031 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 74,031 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately both rear chassis welded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 72,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component 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)

offside outer sill repaired

Fail 22 May 2015 72,676 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component 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)

offside outer sill repaired

Pass 10 May 2014 72,924 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear chassis welded

Pass 3 May 2013 71,262 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 71,252 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 79,856 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 68,667 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,964 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 67,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A876 JVH is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 A876 JVH, 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 A876 JVH registered?

A876 JVH is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 October 1983.

Is A876 JVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A876 JVH shows 15 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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