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FIL 2800

1984 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,539 mi
Last recorded42,539 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 2800
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 42,539 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Battery area (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 42,286 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 41,466 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 40,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 39,016 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 36,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 36,880 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake lights (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 35,148 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 33,404 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 31,168 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 27,780 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 27,055 miles

Large ageing cracks in all tyres

Fail 24 May 2016 27,055 miles

Large ageing cracks in all tyres

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2015 26,517 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 24,704 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 24,704 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 23,943 miles

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

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

slight play in propshaft rear universal joint

Pass 21 May 2012 22,726 miles

all tyres have slight sidewall cracks

Fail 21 May 2012 22,726 miles

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

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

all tyres have slight sidewall cracks

Pass 10 May 2011 21,569 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 20,915 miles

both front and n/s rear tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

slight play in rear propshaft universal joint

Pass 4 Jul 2006 20,356 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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FIL 2800 is a 1984 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FIL 2800, 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 FIL 2800 registered?

FIL 2800 is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is FIL 2800 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 2800 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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