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A965 VMK

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

22,503 mi
Last recorded22,503 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA965 VMK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 22,503 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 22,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight corrosion on wing

Pass 22 Nov 2021 19,407 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 14,960 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 14,960 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 7,791 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 1,624 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 87,647 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 87,580 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 77,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 64,953 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2015 64,952 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2014 520,525 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,816 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 30,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 20,988 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 12,312 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 6,315 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 99,050 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 98,915 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 92,214 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 86,002 miles

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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A965 VMK is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A965 VMK, 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 A965 VMK registered?

A965 VMK is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 August 1983.

Is A965 VMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A965 VMK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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