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A833 LFK

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,017 mi
Last recorded62,017 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA833 LFK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 62,017 miles

o.s rear exhaust has very slight leak

Fail 20 Dec 2024 62,017 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

o.s rear exhaust has very slight leak

Pass 7 Dec 2023 61,572 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 61,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 61,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake pipes covered in grease

rear diff leaking slightly

Fail 1 Sep 2022 61,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake pipes covered in grease

rear diff leaking slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2021 60,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 60,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 59,492 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 56,938 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 56,932 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 54,843 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 54,081 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,380 miles

n/s and o/s front bottom arm ball joint rubber gaiters becoming slightly perished

nearside front road wheel has a slight buckle on inner face

offside front wheel binding slightly

passenger wiper missing the screen at the very edge when in park position

vehicle underside and brake pipes have been under-sealed throughout

Pass 20 Aug 2015 51,344 miles

slight from rear wheel bearings but not rough when spun

Fail 28 Aug 2014 50,531 miles

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

Nearside brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 50,531 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,424 miles

Near side front tyre worn on inside edge

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

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

Slight brake drag near side front

Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Off side front lower ball joint gaiter is split

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,780 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 46,780 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 43,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 43,386 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

floors and under wing areas heavily undersealed

offside front inner wing has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,084 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 40,510 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 40,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 40,411 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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A833 LFK is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A833 LFK, 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 A833 LFK registered?

A833 LFK is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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