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A228 WVL

1984 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

1,169 mi
Last recorded1,169 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA228 WVL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 1,169 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 417 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 99,206 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 97,585 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 97,585 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 95,865 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 95,466 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 94,876 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 94,068 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 92,399 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 91,639 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 91,636 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure adjuster insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported starter wire insecure and fouling steering pinion (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Electrical wiring insecure fuel pump wiring fouling on exhaust (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking tank to pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2015 90,269 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 90,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 90,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 90,181 miles

front power steering pipes slight corosion

Pass 30 Mar 2007 90,173 miles

power steering pipes slight corrosion near side rear; near side front; off side front tyres perrishing

Fail 13 Mar 2007 90,173 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

POWER STEERING PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION 'NEAR SIDE REAR' near side front' off side front tyres perrishing

Pass 16 Mar 2006 90,115 miles

power steering pipes slight corrosion

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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A228 WVL is a 1984 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A228 WVL, 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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A228 WVL is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 26 July 1984.

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