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A254 UYR

1984 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,087 mi
Last recorded76,087 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA254 UYR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 76,087 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 73,984 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 73,893 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 73,893 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 73,738 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 73,151 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Lower the underneath of vehicle has had full wax oil so unable to detect any surface corrosion

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 72,849 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 71,974 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,052 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,253 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 68,523 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 68,456 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 66,698 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 66,698 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,005 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 65,005 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 63,293 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 61,584 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,991 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 59,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 58,228 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 56,518 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 56,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 54,862 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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A254 UYR is a 1984 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 A254 UYR, 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 A254 UYR registered?

A254 UYR is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 May 1984.

Is A254 UYR safe to buy?

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