MOT History from tests of petrol FORD CAPRIs year 1984

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Pass percent:62.50%

(The average a petrol FORD CAPRI year 1984 passes without issue)

Based on:9,278 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	666
Registration plate lamp issues	556
Rear brake binding	383
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	371
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	349
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	266
Brake pipe excessively corroded	257
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	239
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	216
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	192
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	190
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	187
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	173
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	171
Registration plate issues	166
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	135
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	117
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	114
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	109
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	107
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	102
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	99
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	95
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	94
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	92
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	86
Rear brake application uneven	82
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	78
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	73
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	73
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	70
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	68
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	67
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	67
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	62
Windscreen washer not working	62
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	61
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	58
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	57
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	57
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	57
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	55
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	54
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	54
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	52
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	51
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	48
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	47
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	46
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	46
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	46
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	44
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	43
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	42
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	41
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	40
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	39
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	39
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	39
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	39
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	38
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	38
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	38
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	36
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	36
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	35
Front brake application uneven	34
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	34
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	33
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	31
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	30
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	30
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	30
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	30
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	29
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	29
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	29
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	28
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	27
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	27
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	26
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	26
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	26
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	25
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	24
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	24
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	24
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	22
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	22
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	21
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	21
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	21
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	20
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	20
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	20
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	20
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	20
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	19
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	18
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Windscreen has damage	18
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	18
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	18
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	18
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	17
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	17
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	17
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	17
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	17
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	17
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	17
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	16
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	16
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	16
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	15
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	15
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	15
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	15
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	15
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	15
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	15
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	14
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	14
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	14
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	14
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	14
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	14
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	14
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	13
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	13
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	13
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	13
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	13
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	13
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	13
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
An item not tested \|Manual\|	12
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	12
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	12
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	12
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	12
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	11
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	11
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	11
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	11
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	11
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	11
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	11

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD CAPRIs year 1984

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