MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A247 XRL is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 A247 XRL, 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 A247 XRL registered?
A247 XRL is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 April 1984.
Is A247 XRL safe to buy?
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