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B345 GTO

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

101,606 mi
Last recorded101,606 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB345 GTO
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 101,606 miles

innersills covered with underseal

Pass 22 Jan 2021 1,535 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 1,535 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 101,450 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 1,438 miles

Boot lid component corroded and likely to cause injury inside (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Body pillar so insecure that load stability or security is likely to be seriously impaired (6.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 99,255 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 99,249 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 98,122 miles

Nearside Front wheel mild bind when spun up

Nearside Rear wheel mild bind when spun up

Offside Front wheel mild bind when spun up

Offside Rear outer sill to inner wheel arch soft and corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2014 98,079 miles

o/s & n/s/r inner sills to floor soft and corroding

o/s outer inner sill soft and corroding

Fail 5 Jun 2014 98,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s & n/s/r inner sills to floor soft and corroding

o/s outer inner sill soft and corroding

Pass 23 May 2013 97,898 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 97,898 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 97,768 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 97,768 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 97,647 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 97,212 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 97,212 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 97,130 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 97,130 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2008 96,967 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 96,967 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 3 May 2007 96,431 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 May 2007 96,431 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 95,050 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 95,050 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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B345 GTO is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 B345 GTO, 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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B345 GTO is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 August 1984.

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