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A261 MWT

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,396 mi
Last recorded76,396 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA261 MWT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 76,396 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 76,110 miles

bonnet has corrosion

sill & floor has surface corrosion

Pass 26 May 2017 75,918 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 75,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all tyres perished offside rear tyre worn low & have large cuts in inner side wall

doors-bonnet-door seal mounts & under car sills corroded

rear diff leak

Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,712 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 75,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 29 May 2014 75,673 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

near side front and off side rear brake's sticking

Pass 29 May 2014 75,673 miles

near side front and off side rear brake's sticking

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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A261 MWT is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A261 MWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A261 MWT registered?

A261 MWT is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A261 MWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A261 MWT shows 8 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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