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A561 DAN

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

5,002 mi
Last recorded5,002 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA561 DAN
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 5,002 miles

Air filter housing missing

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

Nearside Front lower wing badly corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded/poor condition

Rear bump stop mounting heavily corroded

play in steering rack

Fail 19 Dec 2019 5,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake clevis joint insecure split pin missing (1.1.15 (c))

Air filter housing missing

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

Nearside Front lower wing badly corroded

Offside Rear casing corroded

Rear bump stop mounting heavily corroded

play in steering rack

Fail 18 Dec 2013 4,994 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2012 148 miles

Both front and offside rear tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated.

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 148 miles

Both front and offside rear tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated.

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A561 DAN is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 A561 DAN, 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 A561 DAN registered?

A561 DAN is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 June 1984.

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