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A300 TAR

1984 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,386 mi
Last recorded8,386 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA300 TAR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 8,386 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 8,312 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 8,088 miles

FRONT TYRES 185/60X13 REARS 205/60X13

Fail 3 Jul 2020 8,088 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

FRONT TYRES 185/60X13 REARS 205/60X13

HAZARD SWITCH WORKS INTERMITTELDY

Pass 22 Jun 2019 7,683 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 7,549 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 7,478 miles

Central slight leak from the gearbox driveshaft seal

Front slight leak from a crankshaft seal

Front slight leak from the oil filter housing

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

Offside Rear wheel is slightly binding

Fail 20 May 2017 7,465 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Jammed (5.2.5b)

Central slight leak from the gearbox driveshaft seal

Front slight leak from a crankshaft seal

Front slight leak from the oil filter housing

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

Offside Rear wheel is slightly binding

Pass 21 Jun 2016 7,399 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 7,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 6,726 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 6,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 5,985 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Engine oil on minimum. Engine temperature gauge not working. Reverse lamp switch not connected.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear seatbelt does not release.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 3,741 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 3,699 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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A300 TAR is a 1984 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A300 TAR, 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 A300 TAR registered?

A300 TAR is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 June 1984.

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