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A994 KBU

1983 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,145 mi
Last recorded18,145 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA994 KBU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 18,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 18,136 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 18,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 18,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 17,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 17,919 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 17,857 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area.

Pass 26 Oct 2018 17,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front a post corroded but outside of prescribed area

Fail 17 Sep 2018 17,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Off side front A post corroded outside prescribed area.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 17,637 miles

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded out side prescribed area.

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 17,637 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) axle (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded out side prescribed area.

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 17,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside lower inner wing corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 25 Aug 2016 17,477 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside lower inner wing corroded outside prescribed area

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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A994 KBU is a 1983 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A994 KBU, 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 A994 KBU registered?

A994 KBU is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 November 1983.

Is A994 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A994 KBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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