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A744 FAL

1984 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,035 mi
Last recorded40,035 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA744 FAL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 40,035 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 39,070 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 37,581 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 37,348 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 31,736 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

rear bumper not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2016 24,769 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 24,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 11,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 Jan 2014 6,049 miles

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

Offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 13 Jan 2014 5,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 19 Jan 2013 187 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2013 126 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2011 96,983 miles

Engine idle speed high

Offside rear seat belt missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 96,980 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine idle speed high

Offside rear seat belt missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A744 FAL is a 1984 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A744 FAL, 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 A744 FAL registered?

A744 FAL is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 May 1984.

Is A744 FAL safe to buy?

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