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B274 LRY

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,323 mi
Last recorded86,323 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB274 LRY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 86,323 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 85,586 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 84,809 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 84,207 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 83,190 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 82,672 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 82,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 82,426 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 81,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 81,980 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 81,378 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 81,094 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,982 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 80,797 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 80,487 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 80,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 80,479 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 80,479 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 80,434 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 80,221 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 80,221 miles

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

o/s front brake dragging

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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B274 LRY is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 B274 LRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B274 LRY registered?

B274 LRY is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 August 1984.

Is B274 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B274 LRY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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