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A962 JJT

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

67,294 mi
Last recorded67,294 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA962 JJT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 67,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output main beam (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output main beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 67,294 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output main beam (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output main beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 66,980 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle has been extensively repair / welded to chassis & floor areas

Fail 24 Oct 2017 66,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis by leaf spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill / inner wing area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 164,597 miles

both head light lens misting over on dip beam

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 8 Oct 2016 164,597 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to floor, forward part of rear spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to floor, forward part of spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill in two places (6.1.B.2)

both head light lens misting over on dip beam

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2015 155,973 miles

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

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

play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 6 Oct 2015 155,973 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis, view from n/s/f wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor, footwell (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor, footwell (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor under rear seat (6.1.B.2)

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

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

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2014 48,459 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Oct 2014 48,459 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,323 miles

offside front seat belt stalk sticking

Fail 16 Aug 2013 41,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front seat belt stalk sticking

Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,766 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 37,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front/ offside front floor corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 37,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sill's and underbody rusted/repaired and coated in underseal making corrosion detection difficult

Slight wear in steering mechanism

Smoke level considered above normal but not excessive

Fail 19 Apr 2010 37,739 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sill's and underbody rusted/repaired and coated in underseal making corrosion detection difficult

Slight wear in steering mechanism

Smoke level considered above normal but not excessive

Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,820 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on n/s/front floor

Fail 23 Feb 2009 35,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on n/s/front floor

Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,619 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge and cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2008 32,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge and cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,295 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 39,702 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 39,649 miles

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

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

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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A962 JJT is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 A962 JJT, 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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A962 JJT is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 November 1983.

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