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A242 WTH

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,353 mi
Last recorded89,353 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA242 WTH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 89,353 miles

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

oil leak on rear diff

Fail 1 Oct 2024 89,351 miles

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

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

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 20 Feb 2015 89,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 88,950 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 88,497 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 88,497 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,144 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 88,144 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 87,897 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 87,897 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 87,443 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 87,005 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 87,005 miles

Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 86,462 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 86,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 86,198 miles

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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A242 WTH is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A242 WTH, 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 A242 WTH registered?

A242 WTH is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 March 1984.

Is A242 WTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A242 WTH shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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