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A96 FRB

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,875 mi
Last recorded96,875 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA96 FRB
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 96,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

possible fuel leak on tank

Fail 21 Jun 2024 96,875 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

possible fuel leak on tank

Pass 1 Jun 2023 95,274 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 94,778 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 94,169 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight roughness when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 93,432 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bump stop has a broken bolt (still secure)

Fail 19 May 2020 93,427 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bump stop has a broken bolt (still secure)

Pass 15 Jul 2017 93,312 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 92,527 miles

Front both front bearings have slight play

Offside front seat does not flip forward

Rear seat base insecure /fixing missing

Fail 9 May 2016 92,527 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working no side light and dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four cracked and deteriated also nsr below mininium tread of 1.6mm (4.1.D.1b)

Front both front bearings have slight play

Offside front seat does not flip forward

Rear seat base insecure /fixing 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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A96 FRB is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A96 FRB, 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 A96 FRB registered?

A96 FRB is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A96 FRB safe to buy?

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