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JLC 253V

1984 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,315 mi
Last recorded70,315 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLC 253V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 70,315 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 75,132 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 75,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 75,120 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 69,883 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 68,157 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 68,149 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre propshaft bearing slightly worn

slight play in n/s of steering rack

slight roughness in ns/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Apr 2006 66,682 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2006 66,680 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

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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JLC 253V is a 1984 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 JLC 253V, 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 JLC 253V registered?

JLC 253V is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 March 1984.

Is JLC 253V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLC 253V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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