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A540 CBL

1984 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,212 mi
Last recorded18,212 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA540 CBL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 18,212 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 17,962 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 17,180 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 16,663 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 15,709 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 14,684 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 14,223 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 13,392 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 12,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 12,707 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 11,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

near side rear tyre perishing

Fail 3 Jul 2013 11,589 miles

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

near side front tyre perishing

near side rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2012 10,329 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 9,730 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 8,381 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 6,702 miles

all tyres are cracking. The fronts are worse then the rears. I suspect the tyres are older than 5 years and if this is the case they should be changed

corrosion on underside of vehicle

door shuts are covered

nearside exhaust system is leaking at the front joint

slight play in both front seats

speedo cable is currently rubbing against the steering column

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 15 May 2008 6,212 miles

door shuts are covered

hubcaps on roadwheels

nearside rear seatbelt retracting mechanism needs attention

offside number plate light is dimmer then the nearside

offside rear suspension bump stop is missing

slight play in both front seats

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2006 4,495 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle which includes both inner and outer sills

door shuts are covered

exhaust system corroded

front number plate appears loose

hubcaps on roadwheels

slight corrosion on upper bodywork

slight play in both front seats

various brake pipes corroded

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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A540 CBL is a 1984 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A540 CBL, 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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A540 CBL is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 April 1984.

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