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A710 CAW

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

35,981 mi
Last recorded35,981 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA710 CAW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 35,981 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 36,998 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 36,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam loose connection at time of test (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 34,728 miles

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

drivers seat poor

Fail 20 Dec 2014 34,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

drivers seat poor

Pass 16 Aug 2013 34,595 miles

Heavy corrosion around o/s/r chassis (spring shackle area)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 34,583 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 34,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,544 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 34,523 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 34,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 34,507 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 34,460 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 34,459 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,303 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 33,518 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 33,512 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A710 CAW is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 A710 CAW, 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 A710 CAW registered?

A710 CAW is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 May 1984.

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