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A166 WGP

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

6,412 mi
Last recorded6,412 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA166 WGP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 6,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chip in windscreen less than 40mm

dry and rusty throughout the chassi,body and fuel pipes need cleaning and wax oiling and further investigation

slight corrosion to both front to rear inner and outer sills

slightly stiff on power steering turning towards the offside

Fail 15 Oct 2007 6,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chip in windscreen less than 40mm

dry and rusty throughout the chassi,body and fuel pipes need cleaning and wax oiling and further investigation

slightly stiff on power steering turning towards the offside

Fail 14 Aug 2007 4,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

chip in wind screen less than 40mm

main battery lead insecure under car

slight exhaust leak fromjoints

surface rust on steel brake pipes front and rear

Pass 6 Nov 2006 2,849 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 2,848 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 99,194 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 99,193 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A166 WGP is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 A166 WGP, 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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What year was A166 WGP registered?

A166 WGP is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 May 1984.

Is A166 WGP safe to buy?

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