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A715 JFA

1984 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,168 mi
Last recorded25,168 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA715 JFA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,168 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 25,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 24,457 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

radiator leaking

rear suspension close to bump stops

Fail 15 Jun 2007 24,456 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 22,269 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 22,266 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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A715 JFA is a 1984 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A715 JFA, 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 A715 JFA registered?

A715 JFA is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A715 JFA safe to buy?

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