MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play Inner Tie Rod Joint.
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust Heavily Corroded.
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet sharp edge corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
car has some genral corrosion
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wring (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wring (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside front inner wing corroded, not a prescribed area
offside rear inner wheel arch corroded, not a prescribed area
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside front inner wing corroded, not a prescribed area
offside rear inner wheel arch corroded, not a prescribed area
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f floor holed but not within prescribed area
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f floor holed but not within prescribed area
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slght play on near side front steering arm
slght play on wheel bearing on off side front
Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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A817 JFP is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 A817 JFP, 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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A817 JFP is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 June 1984.
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