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A787 WGN

1984 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,078 mi
Last recorded94,078 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA787 WGN
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 94,078 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all rubber bushes deteriorating with age

all tyres cracked and perished with age (no cords visible)

corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

front panel corroded and holed (outside prescribed areas)

many old repairs to underside of vehicle

many old repairs to underside of vehicle

temporary repair to nearside front wing (no sharp edges)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 94,039 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

rear registration plate cracked

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Fail 24 Sep 2009 94,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear registration plate cracked

signs of surface corrsion appearing to underside of vehicle

slight play in offside front steering arm

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 31 Jul 2008 92,758 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 92,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Slight play detected in steering column assembly

Pass 17 Aug 2007 91,813 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2006 91,368 miles

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

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

nearside front flexible slightly twisted

offside rear brake sticky

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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A787 WGN is a 1984 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A787 WGN, 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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A787 WGN is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 June 1984.

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