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A884 FGU

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,230 mi
Last recorded98,230 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA884 FGU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 98,230 miles

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 4 May 2022 97,308 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 93,192 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

nearside rear brake has slight bind

vehicle very heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Aug 2018 93,045 miles

car heavliy undersealed

Fail 5 Nov 2016 93,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 92,393 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 92,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 90,871 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 90,869 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 84,438 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 84,435 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 79,188 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 73,791 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 61,863 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no. plate cracked

n/s/f seat belt small cut

n/s/outer & o/s/front floors holed

o/s/f top strut mounting area slightly corroded

o/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 25 Oct 2008 61,863 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/f top strut mounting area slightly corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no. plate cracked

n/s/f seat belt small cut

n/s/outer & o/s/front floors holed

Fail 26 Sep 2008 61,859 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 58,112 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 57,990 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside front floor/foot well inner wing

offside headlight aim low

offside rear bump stop missing

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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A884 FGU is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 A884 FGU, 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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A884 FGU is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 January 1984.

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