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A970 HSA

1984 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,088 mi
Last recorded75,088 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA970 HSA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 75,088 miles

Nearside park brake figures poor

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 75,088 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside park brake figures poor

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 74,611 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 71,593 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 71,585 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Central Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2015 70,673 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 70,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.35% (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,747 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 69,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 67,916 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 67,916 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 63,452 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,336 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 62,900 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 67,622 miles

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

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

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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A970 HSA is a 1984 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A970 HSA, 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 A970 HSA registered?

A970 HSA is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 May 1984.

Is A970 HSA safe to buy?

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