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A57 JLD

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,436 mi
Last recorded94,436 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2007
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA57 JLD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2007 94,436 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 94,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 80,924 miles

corrosion on offside front floor pan,surface rust on nearside rear floorpan around leaf spring shackle mounting.

Fail 12 Jul 2005 74,601 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

surface rust on nearside rear floor pan,and nearside rear chassis rail around leaf spring mounts.

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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A57 JLD is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A57 JLD, 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 A57 JLD registered?

A57 JLD is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 June 1984.

Is A57 JLD safe to buy?

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