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A299 WCY

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,545 mi
Last recorded69,545 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA299 WCY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 69,545 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight misting around base of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Differential box slight misting of oil

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 90,382 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small Pin hole (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff box slight misting of oil

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Blow from rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 90,373 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminals loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer assembly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 89,587 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 88,713 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 86,337 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 85,531 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 85,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 84,436 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 84,234 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 83,529 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 1 Jul 2015 83,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 14 Jun 2014 82,332 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 81,529 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 81,367 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Apr 2012 81,367 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2011 80,297 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 76,640 miles

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

front brake slight inbalance

Fail 6 May 2010 76,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake slight inbalance

Pass 9 May 2009 70,635 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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A299 WCY is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A299 WCY, 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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A299 WCY is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 January 1984.

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