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A478 KAY

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

52,754 mi
Last recorded52,754 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA478 KAY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 52,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,747 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 52,740 miles

Driver mirror cracked

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 52,740 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Driver mirror cracked

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 52,740 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Drivers door mirror cracked

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 52,740 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Drivers door mirror cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs in very poor condition

N/S/F brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear boot spoiler not attached on one end

Pass 21 Nov 2006 52,119 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 52,117 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 52,072 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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A478 KAY 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 44.4%.

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 A478 KAY, 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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A478 KAY is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 July 1984.

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