MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Has cracks in the sidewalls.
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Has cracks in the sidewalls.
No passenger seats or seat belts installed at the time of test.
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Has cracks in the sidewalls.
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Has cracks in the sidewalls.
No passenger seats or seat belts installed at the time of test.
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nail in offside front tyre
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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A266 ERA is a 1984 Ford Capri in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 A266 ERA, 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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How do I check the history of A266 ERA?
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What year was A266 ERA registered?
A266 ERA is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 March 1984.
Is A266 ERA safe to buy?
The MOT history for A266 ERA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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