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B374 CMR

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

63,005 mi
Last recorded63,005 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,005 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 62,837 miles

nearside rear brake slight bind

Fail 1 May 2014 62,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 9 May 2013 62,714 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 62,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,567 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 62,567 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,015 miles

both front brake discs rusty

offside front brake slight bind

Fail 17 Mar 2011 62,015 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs rusty

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,378 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering power pipe damp with fluid

Fail 23 Mar 2010 61,378 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering power pipe damp with fluid

Pass 11 Mar 2009 60,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 60,289 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 59,433 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 59,433 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 CMR is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 B374 CMR, 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 B374 CMR registered?

B374 CMR is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 August 1984.

Is B374 CMR safe to buy?

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