MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,249 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight distortion from n/s/r brake disc
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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A530 JTJ is a 1984 Ford Capri in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A530 JTJ, 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 A530 JTJ registered?
A530 JTJ is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 May 1984.
Is A530 JTJ safe to buy?
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