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A181 KLP

1984 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,469 mi
Last recorded14,469 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA181 KLP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 14,469 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 13,942 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 13,218 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 12,677 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 12,386 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 11,733 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 11,130 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 10,901 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 10,715 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 10,126 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 9,095 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 9,095 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 8,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 8,735 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 8,735 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 8,381 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 8,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 77,141 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 77,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 7,040 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 7,034 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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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A181 KLP is a 1984 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A181 KLP, 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 A181 KLP registered?

A181 KLP is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 May 1984.

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