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A429 SYV

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

55,630 mi
Last recorded55,630 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA429 SYV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 55,630 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 55,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front chassis / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front chassis / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear [ back end ] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 54,932 miles

general vehicle corrosion

rear brakes dragging

rear tyres 2011 date

Fail 25 Nov 2024 54,931 miles

Fuel system component leaking CARB (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

general vehicle corrosion

rear brakes dragging

rear tyres 2011 date

Pass 20 Nov 2023 53,331 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 52,587 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearing limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear [ back end ] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 52,587 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearing limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear [ back end ] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 51,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2021 51,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / inner sill up right / inner wing / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 51,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front inner sill/wing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front inner sill/wing corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front floor jacking points corroded

front and rear valance corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 50,427 miles

Both front floor jacking points corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front and rear valance corroded

Nearside Front sill/inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front sill/inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 49,963 miles

Both front floor jacking points corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (across axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust centre mounting bracket corroded

Front valance corroded

NSF sill/inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OSF sill/inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear valance corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 49,520 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 49,520 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 49,221 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 48,950 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 48,570 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 47,970 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 47,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 47,237 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 46,632 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2011 46,610 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2010 45,874 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,036 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,355 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 43,670 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 43,009 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 42,218 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 42,218 miles

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

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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A429 SYV is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 A429 SYV, 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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A429 SYV is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 January 1984.

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