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A231 CTF

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

3,428 mi
Last recorded3,428 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA231 CTF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 3,428 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 3,428 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 3,423 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 3,423 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake excessively binding Nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding Nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding Offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding Offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 3,351 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 3,070 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 2,779 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 2,515 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 2,118 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 1,805 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 1,780 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 1,459 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 1,459 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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A231 CTF is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A231 CTF, 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 A231 CTF registered?

A231 CTF is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 May 1984.

Is A231 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A231 CTF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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