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B359 MAO

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,442 mi
Last recorded48,442 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB359 MAO
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 48,442 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 47,329 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 46,060 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 44,681 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 44,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to fail Top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jun 2018 44,624 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir drain device inoperative insufficient vacuum (1.1.9 (b) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted lock tabs not applied (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Outer Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges injection pump wires (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by shackle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

wheel spacers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2017 43,426 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 42,873 miles

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

fuel pipes kinked nearside front & resr

Fail 20 May 2011 42,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

fuel pipes kinked nearside front & resr

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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B359 MAO is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,900cc 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 B359 MAO, 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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B359 MAO is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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