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A996 UHM

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

32,513 mi
Last recorded32,513 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA996 UHM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2009 32,513 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

passenger foot well corroded and holed been welded before

Pass 4 Apr 2008 31,838 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine oil leaks rear differential oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2008 31,838 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine oil leaks rear differential oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2007 30,159 miles

Both bootlid struts not holding bootlid open

Both front doors heavily corroded and holed near hinge mountings

Both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed

Front wipers smeary

Headlamp flasher on stalk not working

Heavy corrosion to offside outer sill

Heavy engine and gearbox oil leaks

Offside front floorpan heavily corroded and holed

Offside front outer wing heavily corroded

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 29 Mar 2007 30,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Both bootlid struts do not hold bootlid open

Both front doors heavily corroded and holed near hinge mountings

Front wipers smeary

Headlamp flasher on stalk not working

Heavy corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Heavy engine and gearbox oil leaks

Nearside front chassis leg heavily corroded and holed

Nearside front floorpan heavily corroded and holed

Offside front outer wing heavily corroded

Rear brake imbalance high

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,706 miles

Nearside front chassis leg corroded and holed

Tyres worn low

Fail 28 Mar 2006 27,705 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn low (1855/70/13t)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front chassis leg corroded and holed.

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

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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A996 UHM is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 A996 UHM, 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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A996 UHM is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 May 1984.

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