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A540 NNB

1984 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,839 mi
Last recorded55,839 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA540 NNB
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2014 55,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear handbrake rod chafing on exhaust

offside rear handbrake cable chafing on exhaust

Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,827 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 46,322 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,566 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,752 miles

ALL UNDER SIDE IS VERY HEAVLY SEALED GREASED HARD TO FULLY CHECK

N/S/F STEERING RACK IS WORN

N/S/R ARCH QUARTER PANNEL IS CORRODED

O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT IS WORN

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL IS HIGH

STEERING RACK IS DAMP

THE SILL STEPS SEATBELT MOUNT AREA IS CORRODED N/S/

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 NNB is a 1984 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NNB, 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 A540 NNB registered?

A540 NNB is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 April 1984.

Is A540 NNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A540 NNB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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