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A303 TUU

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,355 mi
Last recorded28,355 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA303 TUU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 28,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 28,309 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 28,120 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 24,581 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/front spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 24,528 miles

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

Nearside steering rack gaitor is spliting. Coorosion showing at: Nearside front floor section.Nearside front chassis jacking point is damaged and fuel pipes run through it. Front chassis sections. Slight play in offside front top suspension mount.

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

Strongly advise: Offside front tyre is worn very low on inner edge.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 20,818 miles

Corrosion showing at: Offside front top suspension mount. Front floor sections. Rear spring front body mounts.

Corrosion showing in inner sill sections, front inner wing and front chassis sections.

Front and rear bumpers have been removed. Rear suspension bump stops are missing.

Fail 3 Oct 2007 20,816 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Corrosion showing at: Offside front top suspension mount. Front floor sections. Rear spring front body mounts.

Corrosion showing in inner sill sections, front inner wing and front chassis sections.

Front and rear bumpers have been removed. Rear suspension bump stops are missing.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,425 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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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A303 TUU is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A303 TUU, 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 A303 TUU registered?

A303 TUU is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 January 1984.

Is A303 TUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A303 TUU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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