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B296 LUT

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,442 mi
Last recorded89,442 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB296 LUT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 89,442 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 88,588 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 88,038 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 87,649 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 87,490 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 85,660 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2018 85,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold blowing but not excessively at present. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 84,491 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 82,822 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 82,465 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 81,222 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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B296 LUT is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B296 LUT, 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

How do I check the history of B296 LUT?

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What year was B296 LUT registered?

B296 LUT is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 August 1984.

Is B296 LUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B296 LUT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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