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A874 PCR

1984 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

58,814 mi
Last recorded58,814 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA874 PCR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2015 58,814 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg by exhaust down pipe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in arch upper strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in arch chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel (5.2.6)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 58,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,603 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 57,556 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 55,768 miles

BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS HAVE CORROSION

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 55,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR CHASSIS LEGS HAVE CORROSION

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 53,065 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Oil leak

slight crrosion to nsr and osr sills and underside.

Fail 5 Jun 2008 53,056 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion is to rear chassis leggs x2 os inner sill n/s/front floor pan. ..

rust to inner/outter sills and ends, closers,wheel arches, x member and general underside...

Pass 8 Jun 2007 49,811 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 49,456 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 May 2006 46,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 45,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A874 PCR is a 1984 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 A874 PCR, 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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A874 PCR is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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