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A98 SYV

1983 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,142 mi
Last recorded75,142 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA98 SYV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 75,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 74,446 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 73,939 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 73,939 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

OSF TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 72,948 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,576 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 72,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

OSF TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,070 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 71,070 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 71,509 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 71,583 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

inner shoulder worn offside front tyre

slight flat spot nearside front wheel

Pass 23 Nov 2010 69,268 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 69,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,260 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,164 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 58,786 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2006 56,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A98 SYV is a 1983 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A98 SYV, 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 A98 SYV registered?

A98 SYV is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 November 1983.

Is A98 SYV safe to buy?

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