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A940 WAM

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,921 mi
Last recorded57,921 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA940 WAM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 57,921 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 57,837 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 57,396 miles

Offside front inner wing corroding

Offside rear floorpan corroding

Pass 11 May 2013 156,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2012 53,966 miles

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 49,975 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 49,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 49,905 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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A940 WAM is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A940 WAM, 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

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What year was A940 WAM registered?

A940 WAM is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 August 1983.

Is A940 WAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A940 WAM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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