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B374 BUK

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,378 mi
Last recorded19,378 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB374 BUK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 19,378 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 19,370 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 18,499 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive n/s and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sump corroding

Fail 14 Feb 2023 18,499 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe damaged front to rear was trapped by floor support (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive n/s and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sump corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2022 17,340 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 15,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 13,116 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 11,265 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak rocker cover ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 11,265 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak rocker cover ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 9,654 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 7,921 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 7,921 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 6,359 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 3,203 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 2,169 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 2,167 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 1,472 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 99,827 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 99,575 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 93,338 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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B374 BUK is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B374 BUK, 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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B374 BUK is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 November 1984.

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