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A17 LJR

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

7,089 mi
Last recorded7,089 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 LJR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 7,089 miles

FUEL TANK STRAP INSECURE

OIL LEAK

UNABLE TO TEST BOOT FLOOR FULLY

VARIOUS CORROSION NOT IN PERSCRIBED AREA

VARIOUS CORROSION THROUGHOUT VEHICLE

Fail 30 Jun 2017 7,086 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

FUEL TANK STRAP INSECURE

OIL LEAK

UNABLE TO TEST BOOT FLOOR FULLY

VARIOUS CORROSION NOT IN PERSCRIBED AREA

VARIOUS CORROSION THROUGHOUT VEHICLE

Pass 17 Nov 2010 6,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 6,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 1,020 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2009 1,020 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2008 96,528 miles

Oil leak

engine oil close to min mark

Fail 18 Nov 2008 96,527 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil close to min mark

Pass 17 Oct 2007 91,175 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 87,432 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 87,416 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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A17 LJR is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A17 LJR, 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 A17 LJR registered?

A17 LJR is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 May 1984.

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