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A797 UYW

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

65,053 mi
Last recorded65,053 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA797 UYW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2020 65,053 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure offside centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Floor excessively deteriorated offside and nearside front flooring,outriggers and inner wing sections (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction offside wiper movement restricted (3.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing panel outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

nearside park brake efficiency low

offside rear seat belt catch inoperative

Pass 22 Aug 2018 64,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter inscure from clip

Nearside Rear perished/cracked on inner side

both front inner sills starting to corrod

both rear bump stops missing

lower top coupling slight movement

Fail 16 Aug 2018 64,375 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear centre d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction top centre objects (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter inscure from clip

Nearside Rear perished/cracked on inner side

both front inner sills starting to corrod

both rear bump stops missing

lower top coupling slight movement

Pass 24 Jan 2017 63,211 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front floor panel to sill corrosion started

Fail 23 Jan 2017 63,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering shackle bracket to chassis corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front floor panel to sill corrosion started

Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,035 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 63,035 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 60,951 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,153 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2011 60,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 59,282 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 59,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 58,919 miles

exhaust required soon

slight stiffness os of 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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A797 UYW is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 A797 UYW, 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 A797 UYW registered?

A797 UYW is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 June 1984.

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