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B350 BGF

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

2,209 mi
Last recorded2,209 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB350 BGF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 2,209 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 2,209 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 2,163 miles

front inner wings slightly corroded

Fail 12 May 2023 2,163 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front inner wings slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2022 2,122 miles

FRONT INNER WINGS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 9 May 2022 2,122 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

FRONT INNER WINGS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 1 Apr 2021 1,991 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 1,987 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 1,849 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 1,655 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 1,528 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 1,248 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 566 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 102 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 99,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 99,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 98,880 miles

no rear seat belts fitted due to year of vehicle

Fail 24 Jul 2009 98,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

no rear seat belts fitted due to year of vehicle

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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B350 BGF is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B350 BGF, 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 B350 BGF registered?

B350 BGF is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 October 1984.

Is B350 BGF safe to buy?

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