MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front brake discs surface rust
both rear anti roll bar links/yokes rubber bushes perished
slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint
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
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
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
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
front brake discs surface rust
surface rust on both front inner wing valances
surface rust on brake servo & master cylinder
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)
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)
offside front floor excess corrosion not within 30cm of a prescribed area
oil leaking from offside rear axle and onto tyre
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
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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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A883 NYC is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A883 NYC safe to buy?
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