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Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view delaminating (3.2 (a) (i))
service brake has little reserve travel
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across rear axle corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside effort lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer securing rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front leaf spring mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front leaf spring mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear number plate light dim
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases union (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti tramp reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
nearside front strut top bearing has slight play
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
nearside front strut top mounting has slight play
nearside parking brake is weak
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are corroded on their inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control / antiroll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control / antiroll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
nearside front strut top mounting has slight play
nearside parking brake is weak
Coolant leak
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Coolant leak
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Oil leak engine
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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A700 XGJ is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,791cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 A700 XGJ, 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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A700 XGJ is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 June 1984.
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