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A473 GPJ

1984 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,679 mi
Last recorded98,679 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA473 GPJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 98,679 miles

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))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 98,675 miles

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 97,841 miles

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 97,623 miles

Stone chip in windscreen

Various oil weeps

Pass 20 Aug 2021 97,185 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 96,611 miles

Both rear lower quater pannels corroded

Rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

Stone chip in windscreen

Various oil weeps

Pass 5 Aug 2019 96,489 miles

Chip in windscreen

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes

Pass 13 Jul 2018 96,074 miles

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.

Fail 12 Jul 2018 96,064 miles

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.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 95,737 miles

offside parking brake low in effort

Fail 5 Jun 2015 95,737 miles

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

offside parking brake low in effort

Pass 12 Jun 2014 95,355 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 95,215 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 95,103 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 94,836 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 94,446 miles

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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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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What year was A473 GPJ registered?

A473 GPJ is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 May 1984.

Is A473 GPJ safe to buy?

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