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A818 RFV

1984 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,388 mi
Last recorded86,388 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA818 RFV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 86,388 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 86,358 miles

Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s outer sill holed

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Jun 2008 83,149 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 78,353 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 78,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 78,345 miles

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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A818 RFV is a 1984 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A818 RFV, 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 A818 RFV registered?

A818 RFV is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 June 1984.

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