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A501 TYN

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,028 mi
Last recorded66,028 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA501 TYN
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 66,028 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 66,017 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper corner cover missing

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 66,007 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rattle from exhaust box baffle

Pass 14 Sep 2019 65,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 65,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 65,979 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,919 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 65,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2014 65,834 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,834 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 64,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

battery light on

Fail 29 Jun 2013 64,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise engine oil leaks

Fail 23 Apr 2013 64,878 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 63,483 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded slightly

front nearside wing detached from sill

front offside wing detached from sill

steering rack gaiter perished

Fail 15 Oct 2011 63,483 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

battery insecure

nearside front wing detached from sill at front

offside front tyre pereshing

offside front wing detached from sill at front

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,294 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 59,504 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 59,186 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 59,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 59,164 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 59,161 miles

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

N/SIDE AND O/SIDE TOP MOUNTINGS PLATES OF RUST REAR SPRINGS THE FRONT OF SHOWING OF RUST

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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A501 TYN is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A501 TYN, 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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A501 TYN is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 May 1984.

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