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1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,083 mi
Last recorded64,083 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA450 BUY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 64,083 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 63,663 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 63,400 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 62,870 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 62,870 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 62,301 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 61,810 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 61,544 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 60,798 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,618 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 59,083 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 58,958 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 57,898 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 57,298 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 57,298 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,112 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,760 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 47,956 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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A450 BUY is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 A450 BUY, 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 A450 BUY registered?

A450 BUY is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 April 1984.

Is A450 BUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A450 BUY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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