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B342 EBB

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

32,929 mi
Last recorded32,929 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB342 EBB
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 32,929 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 32,717 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 32,585 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear flexible hose insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2021 32,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear flexible hose insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2020 32,410 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

suspect bad wiring on front lights but working at time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2020 32,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 32,355 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 32,355 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2016 9,374 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel arch

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 9,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel arch

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 4,712 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 4,709 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 3,790 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 3,132 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 1,846 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 1,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 404 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 404 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 97,737 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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B342 EBB is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 B342 EBB, 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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B342 EBB is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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