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A566 CJM

1984 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,972 mi
Last recorded67,972 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA566 CJM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 67,972 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 67,970 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 67,624 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 67,624 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 66,194 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 66,132 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 66,071 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 65,893 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 65,749 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 65,527 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 65,298 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 60,510 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 60,510 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 54,752 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 54,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 50,348 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 50,345 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in n/s + o/s steering rack knuckles

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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A566 CJM is a 1984 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A566 CJM, 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 A566 CJM registered?

A566 CJM is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 May 1984.

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