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A717 GJU

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

19,430 mi
Last recorded19,430 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA717 GJU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2018 19,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bulkhead/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bulkhead/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 19,410 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 19,410 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 19,323 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 19,283 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 16 Jul 2014 18,857 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 18,857 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 18,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 18,848 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 18,526 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,219 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear inner body corroded but not structual

offside front anti roll bar bush throw lower arm deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside rear inner body corroded but not structual

some of the welding that has been carried out has been done poorley but is ok at time of test

Fail 7 Sep 2010 18,218 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear inner body corroded but not structual

offside front anti roll bar bush throw lower arm deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside rear inner body corroded but not structual

some of the welding that has been carried out has been done poorley but is ok at time of test

Fail 10 Aug 2010 18,076 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside rear inner body corroded but not structual

offside front anti roll bar bush throw lower arm deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside rear inner body corroded but not structual

offside rear shocker outer casing corroded but still works ok at time of test

some of the welding that has been carried out has been done poorley but is ok at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,158 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 33,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 33,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front wing corroded and insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2005 33,137 miles

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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A717 GJU is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 A717 GJU, 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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A717 GJU is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 January 1984.

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