CarVerify

Free Car Check

A916 DUT

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

51,069 mi
Last recorded51,069 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA916 DUT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 51,069 miles

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))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 50,951 miles

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

rear floors rusty/weak

Pass 25 Mar 2020 50,947 miles

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))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 50,934 miles

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 50,704 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 50,688 miles

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 50,642 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,078 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 49,571 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,374 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 49,374 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,320 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 49,300 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

emissions high

Pass 14 Jun 2011 48,595 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 46,510 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,510 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,850 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,706 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 39,860 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 39,860 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in rear tyre

silght play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2006 36,081 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 36,080 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 33,401 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 33,401 miles

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?

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
Full Ford Capri reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A916 DUT?

You can check the full history of A916 DUT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A916 DUT registered?

A916 DUT is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A916 DUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A916 DUT shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A916 DUT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A916 DUT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.