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A780 OAH

1984 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

14,228 mi
Last recorded14,228 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA780 OAH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2014 14,228 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside jacking point rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2013 10,136 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 10,136 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 10,098 miles

slight rust on n/s front top mounting plate

Fail 5 Jul 2012 10,090 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight rust on n/s front top mounting plate

Pass 8 Oct 2008 9,563 miles

ALL BRAKE HOSE FERULLES BECOMING CORRODED.

FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST.

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK.

Fail 20 Sep 2008 9,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK.

Pass 27 Oct 2007 3,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f inner strut mount is getting weak, both front wing rails are weak, o/s/f brake lightly binding

Pass 15 Sep 2006 3,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f inner wing has slight corrosion not structual

slight play on n/s steering rack

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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A780 OAH is a 1984 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A780 OAH, 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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A780 OAH is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 June 1984.

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