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A717 UYA

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,597 mi
Last recorded99,597 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA717 UYA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 99,597 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 99,124 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 98,111 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 97,451 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 97,104 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 97,027 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 96,707 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 96,293 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,910 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 95,910 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump area (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 May 2013 95,679 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 95,679 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 94,185 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Head lamp wiring many repairs , recommend rewire

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear axel bump stop missing

Fail 17 Jan 2007 94,185 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Head lamp wiring many repairs , recommend rewire

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear axel bump stop missing

Fail 17 Jan 2007 94,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

rear axel cover rusted and damp with oil

reverse switch on gear box broken

Pass 22 Mar 2006 94,160 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 94,154 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 UYA is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UYA, 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 A717 UYA registered?

A717 UYA is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 June 1984.

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