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A308 FPE

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

1,332 mi
Last recorded1,332 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA308 FPE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 1,332 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 1,328 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 846 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 525 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 520 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 99,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 19 Jan 2007 99,956 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 18 Jan 2007 99,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

footbrake pedal 'spongy'; handbrake efforts low.

front screen washers aims almost off screen

nearside front coil spring has slight movement when suspension hanging free.

nearside front tyre inner sidewall perishing.

play noted in steering rack.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 99,438 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 99,438 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A308 FPE is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 A308 FPE, 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 A308 FPE registered?

A308 FPE is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 February 1984.

Is A308 FPE safe to buy?

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