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A833 PTA

1984 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,631 mi
Last recorded67,631 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA833 PTA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 67,631 miles

Both front floors corroded

Steering system slightly rough Offside front strut top mounting (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 67,623 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2021 67,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Wing/sill corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 7 May 2021 67,089 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously damaged All tyres (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Wing/sill corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 66,397 miles

Nearside and offside front inner wings/sills corroded

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 65,290 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened upper mount , causing spring to bounce in mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 65,289 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front chassis holed / corroded , out with prescribed area , under passenger floor

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened upper mount , causing spring to bounce in mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 63,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front springs slight movement in cups

rear spring lowering blocks moved

Fail 4 Jul 2017 63,432 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front springs slight movement in cups

rear spring lowering blocks moved

Pass 14 Jul 2016 61,574 miles

Nearside Front steering gaiter not a good fit

Nearside Rear sill/wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear sill/wheel arch corroded

Rear lowering blocks above leaf springs displaced

Fail 13 Jul 2016 61,573 miles

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

Nearside Front steering gaiter not a good fit

Nearside Rear sill/wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear sill/wheel arch corroded

Rear lowering blocks above leaf springs displaced

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,799 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter not a good fit.

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 59,794 miles

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

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

Nearside steering rack gaiter not a good fit.

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 59,082 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2013 54,389 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 52,683 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,091 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,911 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 50,950 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 50,647 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 PTA is a 1984 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A833 PTA, 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 PTA registered?

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

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