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A949 FLL

1984 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

14,437 mi
Last recorded14,437 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA949 FLL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 14,437 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 8,094 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 8,093 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 3,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

bonnet corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 2,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 2,079 miles

rear axle / gearbox slight oil leaks

Pass 17 Jul 2019 99,175 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 96,452 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 2,400 miles

exhaust blow / deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2016 99,358 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 95,528 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 95,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Clutch worn

Pass 20 Jul 2013 88,203 miles

body/upper/lower inner wing corrosion

clutch worn/adjuster nuts corroded

radiator leak

Fail 20 Jul 2013 88,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body/upper/lower inner wing corrosion

clutch worn/adjuster nuts corroded

radiator leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 82,475 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 82,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 79,476 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCHES CORROSION HOLES AT REAR

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH CORROSION HOLE AT TOP REAR

Pass 1 Feb 2010 79,175 miles

front brake balance on limit

all brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 7 Dec 2009 79,144 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Spare tyre defective

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf inner arch corroded but not to affect strenth

Pass 10 Dec 2008 76,066 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 75,945 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2007 72,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 68,782 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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A949 FLL is a 1984 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A949 FLL, 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 A949 FLL registered?

A949 FLL is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 March 1984.

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