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A158 TBP

1984 Ford Capri

Brown Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,368 mi
Last recorded32,368 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA158 TBP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,368 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 32,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

battery insercure

engine idle speed irratic

engine oil leaks/transmission oil leaks

front tyres uneven wear low tread on edges/possible front wheel alignment

headlamp images poor

nearside front floor sections and chassis outriggers corroding

slight play and movement in steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2007

advise at previous test

Fail 10 Jul 2007 27,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres getting low on tread,corroded around offside rear suspension,offside rear shock casing broken,oil leaks,brake pipes corroding

corroding underside,offside front shock damp

Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,297 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 25,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres low,corroding underside,slight leak offside front shock

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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A158 TBP is a 1984 Ford Capri in Brown with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A158 TBP, 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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A158 TBP is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 July 1984.

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