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A470 RCP

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,625 mi
Last recorded72,625 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA470 RCP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 72,625 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 16,833 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 16,816 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 13,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 13,577 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 8,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

floor showing signs of corrosion..

Fail 24 Mar 2009 8,120 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

floor showing signs of corrosion..

Pass 9 Apr 2008 13,672 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 13,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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A470 RCP is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A470 RCP, 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 A470 RCP registered?

A470 RCP is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 May 1984.

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