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A768 LFX

1984 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,313 mi
Last recorded101,313 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA768 LFX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 101,313 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 99,047 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 96,612 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 96,264 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

The service brakes across axle (2) indicate that service/repairs are required (29%). It appears the shoes material has become work hardened due to the previously seized brake cylinder.

Fail 7 Aug 2020 96,264 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings bolts loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexible hose to pipe union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 95,988 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 95,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,offside rear tyre perishing

chassis members+floor+suspension components corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2014 95,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear diff has a slight oil leak

slight corosion to underbody

Fail 21 Aug 2014 95,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear diff has a slight oil leak

slight corosion to underbody

Pass 12 Oct 2012 94,413 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 94,413 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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A768 LFX is a 1984 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A768 LFX, 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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A768 LFX is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 March 1984.

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