MOT Status
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57,209 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
offside front inner wheel arch insecure
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside inner wing liner insecure
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside inner wing liner insecure
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
crack to n/s upper windscreen
o.s.f shock absorber gaiter deteriorated
o.s.r bump stop missing
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
crack to n/s upper windscreen
o.s.f shock absorber gaiter deteriorated
o.s.r bump stop missing
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Lower Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
crack in n/s upper windscreen
light corrosion at drivers pedal box controls at bulkhead
o/s/r bump stop missing
Bottom coolant hose deteriorated.
Fuel return hose damaged.
NSF & OSF wheel bearings with slight play
Slight play NS and OS steering rack
Washer pipe split.
Wiring to fuel pump on exhaust
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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A88 GFD is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 A88 GFD, 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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How do I check the history of A88 GFD?
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What year was A88 GFD registered?
A88 GFD is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A88 GFD safe to buy?
The MOT history for A88 GFD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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