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A213 MHC

1984 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,134 mi
Last recorded69,134 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA213 MHC
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 69,134 miles

battery loose

front to rear fuel hoses perishing

n/s/f inner wheel arch / sill corroded / holed outside prescribed area

oil leak

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

poor repairs to both rear floor pans within prescribed areas

Fail 29 Apr 2021 69,134 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery loose

front to rear fuel hoses perishing

n/s/f inner wheel arch / sill corroded / holed outside prescribed area

oil leak

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

poor repairs to both rear floor pans within prescribed areas

Pass 8 Jun 2019 67,762 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

genral under body corosion forming

Pass 25 May 2017 65,516 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged across axle (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to nearside/offside front inner wing/s

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 May 2017 65,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch/sill return (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch/sill return (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing both side/s (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged across axle (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to nearside/offside front inner wing/s

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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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A213 MHC is a 1984 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A213 MHC, 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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A213 MHC is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 April 1984.

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