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A897 HND

1984 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,393 mi
Last recorded68,393 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA897 HND
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 68,393 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 67,662 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings have slight play

o/s/f floor slightly corroded.

slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod joint.

Fail 28 Dec 2006 87,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front no plate damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2006 87,869 miles

front no plate damaged

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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A897 HND is a 1984 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A897 HND, 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 A897 HND registered?

A897 HND is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is A897 HND safe to buy?

The MOT history for A897 HND shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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