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B379 PKV

1984 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

3,485 mi
Last recorded3,485 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB379 PKV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 3,485 miles

front brake flexi hoseshave slight cracks

offside front tyre has crack in tyre tread

underside generally corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 1,927 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 1,927 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 200 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 200 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 98,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r & n/s/r floor/inner sills corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2011 98,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r & n/s/r floor/inner sills corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 96,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 95,028 miles

n/s & o/s front jacking points corroded

n/s/r inner arch corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2009 95,028 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

n/s & o/s front jacking points corroded

n/s/r inner arch corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2008 92,427 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 92,427 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 90,346 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 86,465 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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B379 PKV is a 1984 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B379 PKV, 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 B379 PKV registered?

B379 PKV is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 November 1984.

Is B379 PKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B379 PKV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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