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A12 JDB

1983 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

13,940 mi
Last recorded13,940 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 JDB
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 13,940 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 13,337 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 12,468 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 11,681 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 11,119 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 10,414 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 9,256 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 8,692 miles

both rear chassis and front floors etc corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2017 8,088 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 7,426 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 6,884 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 5,960 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 5,265 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 4,477 miles

windscreen cracked above mirror not affecting view of the road

Fail 31 Mar 2012 4,437 miles

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

windscreen cracked above mirror not affecting view of the road

Pass 12 Mar 2011 2,924 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 1,745 miles

judder on o/s/f brake

movement in front seat runners

o/s/f brake flexi hose sstarting to perish

Fail 6 Feb 2010 1,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

all four tyres perished and splitting

Fail 6 Feb 2010 1,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all four tyres perished and splitting

Fail 12 Jan 2009 99,680 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 99,680 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 99,131 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 99,131 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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A12 JDB is a 1983 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc 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 A12 JDB, 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 A12 JDB registered?

A12 JDB is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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