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15 JGS

1984 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,103 mi
Last recorded78,103 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 JGS
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 78,103 miles

Offside Front Drivers Seat Some Play In Floor Mount

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber Mount Perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 78,102 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill {Leaf Spring Mounting Point Front Mount} (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers Seat Some Play In Floor Mount

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber Mount Perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 78,097 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,997 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 77,513 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,584 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2014 76,584 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

gearbox oil leak

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 6 Jul 2013 74,965 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 74,057 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2012 73,989 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,580 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 71,577 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 70,991 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 70,991 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 70,929 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 13 Aug 2007 70,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 7 Aug 2006 70,370 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 70,370 miles

Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front spot lights inop but cannot prove they are wired up

n/s mirror missing

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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15 JGS is a 1984 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1984 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,971 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 15 JGS, 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 42 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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15 JGS is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 October 1984.

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