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A918 GLL

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,058 mi
Last recorded80,058 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA918 GLL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 80,058 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 80,035 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 80,026 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 80,025 miles

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))

Fail 5 May 2022 80,024 miles

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 80,023 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 79,994 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 79,982 miles

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?

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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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.

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