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A156 HMY

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,089 mi
Last recorded27,089 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA156 HMY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 27,089 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 27,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 26,367 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2023 26,362 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure Insecure at the rear, crushed where it passes through front outrigger. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 23,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 23,497 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 20,421 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 20,389 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 17,523 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 17,523 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2017 17,223 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 16,965 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 16,796 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 16,424 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 16,046 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 14,904 miles

offside front floor pan holed and corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 12,406 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 10,683 miles

both front tyres cracked

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Fail 26 Nov 2009 10,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres cracked

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 9 Apr 2008 9,768 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 9,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

All tyre outer walls cracked

Slight exhaust blow at manifold

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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A156 HMY is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A156 HMY, 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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A156 HMY is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 July 1984.

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