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A837 EPK

1984 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,174 mi
Last recorded53,174 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA837 EPK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 53,174 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front lower "a" pillar holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Lower outer valance becoming slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower front end of inner sill (behind front wing) holed and corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (rocker cover) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 52,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front innersill floor corroded

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 52,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner sill behind front wing holed and corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 52,196 miles

Nearside Front lower a pillar corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 52,196 miles

Nearside Front lower a pillar corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,150 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

all four tyres perishing

brake pedal free play

Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,749 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 49,743 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front wheel bearing slightly harsh

Pass 30 Jun 2011 49,743 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front wheel bearing slightly harsh

Pass 26 Jun 2010 48,671 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 47,607 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 47,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,412 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/rear tyre wall perished

Fail 2 Jul 2008 47,412 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/rear tyre wall perished

Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,125 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

minor front o/s brake bind

o/s/front and n/s/rear tyres perishing

rear brake imbalance

Pass 7 Jul 2006 46,928 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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A837 EPK is a 1984 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 A837 EPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A837 EPK registered?

A837 EPK is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 February 1984.

Is A837 EPK safe to buy?

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