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B401 SJA

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

18,626 mi
Last recorded18,626 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB401 SJA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 18,626 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 17,391 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 17,291 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 15,471 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 12,843 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 10,538 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 8,673 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 8,573 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 8,395 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 8,012 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 7,377 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 7,369 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 5,314 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 5,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 2,545 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 2,544 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres cracking

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 99,137 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 99,135 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 95,847 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2006 92,271 miles

Middle silencer mount splitting

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

Pass 1 Jun 2005 88,299 miles

both suspension strut tops (under bonnet)a little rusty

front registration plate cracked

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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B401 SJA is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B401 SJA, 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 B401 SJA registered?

B401 SJA is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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