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A169 RYV

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,449 mi
Last recorded113,449 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA169 RYV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2021 113,449 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 12,967 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 12,323 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 12,073 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 11,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 11,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 11,831 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 11,827 miles

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

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s headlamp aim very high

Pass 29 Jul 2013 11,773 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perrish

Fail 25 Jul 2013 11,771 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perrish

Pass 13 Jun 2012 11,748 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2012 11,745 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Coolant leak

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 10,985 miles

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

welding repairs have been under sealed + under body

Fail 11 Sep 2007 10,984 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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A169 RYV is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A169 RYV, 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 A169 RYV registered?

A169 RYV is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 August 1983.

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