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A257 RTR

1984 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,161 mi
Last recorded95,161 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA257 RTR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 95,161 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 95,158 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 95,114 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 95,070 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 94,900 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 94,869 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 94,413 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded Servo (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 94,192 miles

Engine overheats when stationary

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 94,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Buckle (5.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Buckle (5.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding After park brake has been applied (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Strut top bearing stiff

Offside Rear Upper Strut top bearing stiff

Oil leak ()

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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A257 RTR is a 1984 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A257 RTR, 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 A257 RTR registered?

A257 RTR is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 April 1984.

Is A257 RTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A257 RTR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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