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A208 AMW

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,848 mi
Last recorded35,848 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA208 AMW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,848 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 35,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,626 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 35,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2014 35,617 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 34,650 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 32,515 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,740 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,730 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight exhaust gas leak from joints

Pass 17 Nov 2006 27,698 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 27,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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A208 AMW is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A208 AMW, 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 A208 AMW registered?

A208 AMW is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 June 1984.

Is A208 AMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A208 AMW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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