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A883 NYC

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,886 mi
Last recorded87,886 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA883 NYC
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 87,886 miles

both front brake discs surface rust

both rear anti roll bar links/yokes rubber bushes perished

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 17 Oct 2013 87,178 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust slight noisy baffles loose

rear chassis surface rust

Pass 31 Aug 2012 77,760 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front wheel bearings slight play

brake servo & master cylinder surface rust

corrosion nearside front floor not within 30 cm of structure/steering

surface rust on offside door inner frame

suspension stiff on bounce test

windscreen edges slightly delaminated

Fail 31 Aug 2012 77,760 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front wheel bearings slight play

brake servo & master cylinder surface rust

corrosion nearside front floor not within 30 cm of structure/steering

surface rust on offside door inner frame

suspension stiff on bounce test

windscreen edges slightly delaminated

Pass 6 Oct 2011 39,522 miles

Oil leak

brake master cylinder & servo rusty

insides of both front doors surface corrosion

nearside door mirror cracked, light switch worn

offside centre exhaust baffles noisy

rear anti roll bar linkages perished rubbers

slight wear in offside steering rack & nearside track rod end

surface corrosion tops of both inner wings

Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,566 miles

front brake discs surface rust

surface rust on both front inner wing valances

surface rust on brake servo & master cylinder

Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 32,258 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,256 miles

offside front floor excess corrosion not within 30cm of a prescribed area

oil leaking from offside rear axle and onto tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2007 27,255 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

gear oil leaking form offside rear axle from in front of brake back plate and leaking on tyre

offside front floor excess corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,973 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 14,716 miles

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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A883 NYC is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A883 NYC, 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 A883 NYC registered?

A883 NYC is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A883 NYC safe to buy?

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