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A762 DAW

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,281 mi
Last recorded69,281 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA762 DAW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 69,281 miles

fuel pipes insecure at front

Fail 29 Apr 2025 69,281 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

fuel pipes insecure at front

Fail 2 Apr 2025 69,261 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear corroded under the rear of car

Pass 27 Apr 2023 68,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 68,927 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 67,609 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,331 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 66,959 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 66,171 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,029 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,841 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 65,014 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 65,014 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 64,656 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 64,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 63,801 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 63,800 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 57,364 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 57,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 May 2005 54,394 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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A762 DAW is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A762 DAW, 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 A762 DAW registered?

A762 DAW is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 May 1984.

Is A762 DAW safe to buy?

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