MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,679 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak but not excessive
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak but not excessive
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Various oil weeps
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Stone chip in windscreen.
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Stone chip in windscreen
Various oil weeps
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Various oil leak
Both rear lower quater pannels corroded
Rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded
Stone chip in windscreen
Various oil weeps
Chip in windscreen
Slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear axle single brake hose in poor condition, rubber perished and splitting and ferrules corroded.
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear axle single brake hose in poor condition, rubber perished and splitting and ferrules corroded.
Rear brake application a little uneven, bias to nearside.
offside parking brake low in effort
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
offside parking brake low in effort
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside rear brake dragging
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A473 GPJ is a 1984 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A473 GPJ, 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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A473 GPJ is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 May 1984.
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