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A900 KWL

1983 Ford Capri

Purple Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,715 mi
Last recorded59,715 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA900 KWL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2026 59,715 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective box rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 58,594 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 56,976 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 54,889 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering rack input (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 53,540 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 53,540 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 52,581 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 51,933 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 50,067 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 4,206 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 1,359 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing loud when turning steering

Pass 18 Mar 2016 1,263 miles

both sides front bearings have slight play

Fail 17 Mar 2016 1,263 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides front bearings have slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2010 1,054 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 8 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 8 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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A900 KWL is a 1983 Ford Capri in Purple with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 A900 KWL, 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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A900 KWL is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 August 1983.

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