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A566 FNJ

1984 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,906 mi
Last recorded2,906 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA566 FNJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 2,906 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 1,439 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 33,234 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 30,841 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 29,596 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 29,596 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 19,094 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 9,702 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,179 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 65,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,447 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 57,446 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,537 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,403 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,837 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 44,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,779 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 39,598 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,032 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 34,818 miles

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 FNJ is a 1984 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A566 FNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A566 FNJ registered?

A566 FNJ is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 May 1984.

Is A566 FNJ safe to buy?

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