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A908 DUJ

1983 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,677 mi
Last recorded92,677 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA908 DUJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 92,677 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 92,617 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,427 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 92,397 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured main positive wire to starter motor (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front a piller corroded and holed

Nearside Front sill corroded but not with 30cm of seatbelt or suspension

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 92,352 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 92,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 92,075 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 91,664 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 89,836 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 89,203 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 89,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering rack has slight noise when in operation!

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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A908 DUJ is a 1983 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A908 DUJ, 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 A908 DUJ registered?

A908 DUJ is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 August 1983.

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