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A686 WMU

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,657 mi
Last recorded99,657 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA686 WMU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 99,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 99,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 99,402 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 99,151 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 99,132 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view lower section of screen delaminated causing it to be cloudy (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various previous repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2011 95,664 miles

Oil leak

front registration plate deteriorating

nearside front inner suspension area corroded,but not through to inner skin

Pass 16 Apr 2010 91,277 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 88,567 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front tyres slightly preished

nearside inner sill corroded(none prescribed area)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 88,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front tyres slightly preished

nearside inner sill corroded(none prescribed area)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 84,492 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 82,920 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 78,612 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads half worn

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and loe on tread

offside front track control arm inner bush worn

play in offside front wheel bearing

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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A686 WMU is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A686 WMU, 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 A686 WMU registered?

A686 WMU is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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