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A438 AHR

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,412 mi
Last recorded54,412 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA438 AHR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 54,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fan belt poor

front discs worn (area reduced)

o/s headlamp pattern poor

r/n/s hub oily!

steering rack worn

underside rusty in places and patched in places

Pass 1 May 2009 50,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust very rusty

underside patched

Fail 30 Apr 2009 50,397 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

WATER LEAK NOTED FROM BOTTOM HOSE AREA THIS HOSE IS VISIBLE DAMAGED.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust very rusty

underside patched

Pass 12 Apr 2008 45,213 miles

both front wiper blades poor

child seat fitted to the r/n/s

oil leak noted from the engine

oil leak noted from the gearbox

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

slight condemsation noted in the f/o/s headlight

slight slackness noted in both front wheel bearings

slight surface rust noted on the rear of both front brake disc

underside rusty and patched in places

Fail 11 Apr 2008 45,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front wiper blades poor

child seat fitted to the r/n/s

oil leak noted from the engine

oil leak noted from the gearbox

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

slight condemsation noted in the f/o/s headlight

slight slackness noted in both front wheel bearings

slight surface rust noted on the rear of both front brake disc

Pass 10 Apr 2007 39,542 miles

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre badly perished at inner edge

play noted in both front wheel bearings

underside extensivly patched

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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A438 AHR is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A438 AHR, 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 A438 AHR registered?

A438 AHR is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 May 1984.

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