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A297 FRA

1984 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,474 mi
Last recorded92,474 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA297 FRA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 92,474 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 92,295 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 91,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm / Anti Roll Bar Bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf Spring U - Bolts modified but not weakened.

Rear Exhaust Silencer rubber hanger age perished.

Pass 21 May 2016 90,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside corroded nesr top hindge

Fail 20 May 2016 99,065 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside corroded nesr top hindge

Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear axle casing damp

Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,795 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

diffrent type wheels front to rear diffrent tyre size front to rear

rear axle casing damp

underside of vehicle heavly undersealed

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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A297 FRA is a 1984 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A297 FRA, 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 A297 FRA registered?

A297 FRA is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 June 1984.

Is A297 FRA safe to buy?

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