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A298 WRL

1984 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,447 mi
Last recorded72,447 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA298 WRL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 72,447 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 72,447 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 71,768 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 71,768 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 71,113 miles

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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A298 WRL is a 1984 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A298 WRL, 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 A298 WRL registered?

A298 WRL is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 January 1984.

Is A298 WRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A298 WRL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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