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B344 AHB

1984 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,804 mi
Last recorded46,804 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB344 AHB
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,804 miles

all four wheel bearings slight play

steering colum joint slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2010 45,805 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 45,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 44,870 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion starting by nearside and offside front suspension springs

Fail 4 Jun 2009 44,870 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

corrosion starting by nearside and offside front suspension springs

offside front bottom ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 6 Jun 2008 43,524 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 42,886 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 41,788 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 41,788 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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B344 AHB is a 1984 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B344 AHB, 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 B344 AHB registered?

B344 AHB is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B344 AHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B344 AHB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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