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B265 WHD

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,344 mi
Last recorded86,344 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB265 WHD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,344 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 86,334 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear box's missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 86,310 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 86,237 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 86,237 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 86,202 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 86,104 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,908 miles

corrosion at o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arch

Fail 11 Jun 2014 85,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

corrosion at o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arch

Pass 31 May 2013 85,583 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 85,583 miles

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

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 84,995 miles

o/s/r lower quarter panel rusty & holed

Fail 25 Apr 2012 84,994 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R lower quarter panel rusty & holed

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,326 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 83,945 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 82,141 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 76,652 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 72,956 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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B265 WHD 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 72.2%.

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 B265 WHD, 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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B265 WHD is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 November 1984.

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