MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,069 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside Rear (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear floors rusty/weak
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF brake flexi cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front NSF washer jets one inoperative, others providing sufficient fluid
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF tyre heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated OSF brake flexi cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF wing corroded and holed in area behind lights (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF wing corroded and holed ahead of wheel arch lower area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (replacement belt notably a used part) (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR tyre heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting rubber degraded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested Not tested due to inoperative OSF dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Electrical wiring from distributor and carburettor insecure (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Clutch bite point low
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF brake flexi cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front NSF washer jets one inoperative, others providing sufficient fluid
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF tyre heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated OSF brake flexi cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF wing corroded and holed in area behind lights (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF wing corroded and holed ahead of wheel arch lower area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear OSR parking brake fluctuation
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR tyre heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting rubber degraded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
emissions high
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nail in rear tyre
silght play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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A916 DUT is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 A916 DUT, 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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A916 DUT is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.
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