MOT Status
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80,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion started offside front inner wing
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Corrosion started offside front inner wing
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Electrical wiring insecure Negative loose on battery (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure Positives terminal loose on battery (1.9.2a)
Front position lamp(s) not working N/S side lamp inoperative (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S head lamp inoperative (1.7.5a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S door has excessive corrosion near the hinge mounting point (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear position lamp(s) not working No N/S side light (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp not working Both rear stop lamps inoperative (1.2.1b)
Ball joint has slight play O/S track rod end ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Both front wheels heave play to the wheel bearings
Bump stop from O/S/R came off during shaker plate test
Diff cover leaking
Exhaust heavily corroded
Front bumper loose on mounts
Front wiper blades split
Heavy corrosion to master cylinder
Main beam, was inoperative but then started working
Panhard rod N/S for rear axle front bushes split
Play to hand brake Clovis pins
Play to steering rack joint N/S
Prop centre bearing worn
Red warning on right hand side of dash
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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A918 GLL is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 A918 GLL, 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 A918 GLL registered?
A918 GLL is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 August 1983.
Is A918 GLL safe to buy?
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