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A798 RYA

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,327 mi
Last recorded39,327 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA798 RYA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 39,327 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 38,882 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 38,444 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 37,977 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 37,977 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 35,697 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 32,640 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 28,050 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 28,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 25,021 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 20,435 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 18,077 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 16,948 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 15,727 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 14,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 14,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 9,494 miles

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

rear wiper blade broken

Pass 13 Jan 2009 8,179 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 8,169 miles

Inner Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all four tyres perished ok at time of test

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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A798 RYA is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A798 RYA, 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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A798 RYA is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 February 1984.

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