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ROY 176W

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,213 mi
Last recorded42,213 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROY 176W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 42,213 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 42,213 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 41,914 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 41,911 miles

Nearside Brake rod insecure handbrake pin on hub missing split pin (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 41,532 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 41,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 40,567 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 40,553 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 40,536 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to mid section joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer TCA bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure outer runner (6.2.A.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak front crank seal ()

Oil leak oil filter housing ()

Rear rear diff noisy on rotation

Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,979 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

drivers seat has some free movement but secure

various oil leaks

Fail 17 Feb 2017 39,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

drivers seat has some free movement but secure

various oil leaks

Pass 3 Mar 2016 39,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,351 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 37,589 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 37,589 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 36,815 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 36,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,344 miles

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

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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ROY 176W is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ROY 176W, 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 ROY 176W registered?

ROY 176W is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is ROY 176W safe to buy?

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