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A196 TAE

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,639 mi
Last recorded82,639 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA196 TAE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 82,639 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 82,500 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 82,426 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 82,360 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 82,113 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 81,822 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 81,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 80,996 miles

Front fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Fail 20 May 2016 80,996 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 5 May 2015 80,969 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 80,820 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 80,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 80,547 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 80,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 78,758 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 78,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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A196 TAE is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A196 TAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A196 TAE registered?

A196 TAE is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 February 1984.

Is A196 TAE safe to buy?

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