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B286 ABO

1984 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,093 mi
Last recorded98,093 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB286 ABO
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 98,093 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 98,092 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 94,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,682 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 80,500 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

gearbox oil leaking

Fail 1 Jun 2012 80,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

gearbox oil leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2011 75,829 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 75,829 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 69,133 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,643 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 66,072 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 62,362 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 57,265 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

emissions ok on tick over , but 3000 rev its on 9.15

Pass 2 Nov 2005 57,265 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

emissions ok on tick over , but 3000 rev its on 9.15

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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B286 ABO is a 1984 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B286 ABO, 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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B286 ABO is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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