MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Engine overheats when stationary
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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