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A588 AWG

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,787 mi
Last recorded85,787 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA588 AWG
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 85,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bottem edges of rear qtr panals rusty

front edges of wings rusty

Pass 1 May 2012 85,424 miles

n/s/f track control arm inner bush weak

Fail 19 Apr 2012 85,424 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

front brakes binding

n/s/f track control arm inner bush weak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 84,924 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 83,922 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 82,936 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 80,923 miles

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

front inner wings starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jun 2006 78,824 miles

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

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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A588 AWG is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A588 AWG, 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 A588 AWG registered?

A588 AWG is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 June 1984.

Is A588 AWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A588 AWG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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