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B304 XFL

1984 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,411 mi
Last recorded15,411 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB304 XFL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 15,411 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 15,373 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 15,017 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 15,017 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 14,808 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 14,414 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 14,081 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 13,236 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 11,728 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 10,448 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 10,448 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 9,264 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 7,571 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

osf wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2013 5,333 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 3,055 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 892 miles

n/s/r belt removed

Fail 23 Nov 2011 886 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r belt removed

Pass 24 Nov 2010 98,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 95,613 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 91,760 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nesrside rear seatbelt not fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2008 91,760 miles

nesrside rear seatbelt not fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2007 91,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 90,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 90,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 90,124 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 90,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B304 XFL is a 1984 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B304 XFL, 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 B304 XFL registered?

B304 XFL is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 August 1984.

Is B304 XFL safe to buy?

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