MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,598 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
non standard exhaust
passengers front seat security poor
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
non standard exhaust
passengers front seat security poor
Nearside Rear Exhaust system hits anti roll bar mounting
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear leaf spring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported not supported on front suspention strut (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear leaf spring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
clutch cable not seated into clucth/gearbox arm
Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sprint mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system hits anti roll bar mounting
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear leaf spring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported not supported on front suspention strut (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear leaf spring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
clutch cable not seated into clucth/gearbox arm
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested engine speed tohigh (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Registration plate missing and rear (0.1 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted and offside end caps missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose and offside (7.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing and offside (3.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing and offside (3.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged ferrels corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)
Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
n/s/f chassis leg corroded n/sf wing insecure
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A843 WGB is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 A843 WGB, 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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A843 WGB is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 June 1984.
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