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A476 RPU

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,569 mi
Last recorded40,569 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA476 RPU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 40,569 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

travel on hand brake

Pass 11 May 2018 40,142 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2017 39,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 May 2016 38,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 May 2015 37,972 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 37,969 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 37,061 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 35,905 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 22,065 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 22,063 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 22,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

off side rear tyre & near side rear tyre deteriorated silghtly

Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

off side rear tyre & near side rear tyre deteriorated silghtly

Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,495 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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A476 RPU is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A476 RPU, 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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A476 RPU is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 March 1984.

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