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A170 NUG

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,217 mi
Last recorded19,217 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA170 NUG
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 19,217 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 19,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 19,206 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2009 99,197 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 99,175 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 97,594 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 97,580 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 95,731 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 93,193 miles

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

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

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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A170 NUG is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A170 NUG, 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 A170 NUG registered?

A170 NUG is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 January 1984.

Is A170 NUG safe to buy?

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