MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,054 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight oil leak from offside rear hub seal [not effecting brakes]
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
oil leaking from offside rear hub seal ,not effecting brakes
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
oil leaking from offside rear hub seal ,not effecting brakes
mid silencer rubber mounts perished
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
mid silencer rubber mounts perished
rear axle oil leaking from offside seal [not effecting brake readings]
offside and nearside front bulkheads to flitch panels becoming very rusty [outside prescribed areas]
offside front chassis rail corroded to legal limit at anti roll bar mounting prescribed area
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside and nearside front bulkheads to flitch panels becoming very rusty [outside prescribed areas]
offside front chassis rail corroded to legal limit at anti roll bar mounting prescribed area
offside rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside front floor to sill holed by corrosion [outside prescribed areas]
offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing /chassis becoming very rusty at mounting points [beware petrol pipes at nearside]
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside front floor to sill holed by corrosion [outside prescribed areas]
offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops missing /chassis becoming very rusty at mounting points [beware petrol pipes at nearside]
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside front floor to sill holed by corrosion outside af any prescribed areas [beware petrol pipes pass alongside]
offside and nearside rear suspension bumpstop rubbers missing /chassis corrodid at mounting point [beware petrol pipes at nearside]
offside steering rack gaiter pinholed recomend renewal
rear section of outer sill becoming rusty within spring mounting prescribed area
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/s/f tyre cracking
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A883 XAB is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 A883 XAB, 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 XAB is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 October 1983.
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