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A525 VNH

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,821 mi
Last recorded78,821 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA525 VNH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 78,821 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 78,121 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 78,098 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength next to front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 77,656 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 77,357 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 77,040 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 76,644 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 76,124 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 75,656 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 75,252 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 74,722 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 74,448 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 73,834 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 73,597 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 72,198 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,859 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 70,859 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 69,690 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 69,681 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both side front floor correded with rust jacking points

Pass 16 Feb 2006 67,551 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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A525 VNH is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A525 VNH, 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 A525 VNH registered?

A525 VNH is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A525 VNH safe to buy?

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