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B40 YFM

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

27,796 mi
Last recorded27,796 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB40 YFM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 27,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases noticeable leak at joint of front pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 27,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases noticeable leak at joint of front pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 27,441 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 27,093 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2021 26,119 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 25,565 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 24,701 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 24,031 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 22,459 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 21,214 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 21,214 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 18,960 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 16,348 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 14,029 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 11,261 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 11,261 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 8,617 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 5,502 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 2,909 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 2,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 99,169 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 96,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 94,263 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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B40 YFM is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B40 YFM, 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 B40 YFM registered?

B40 YFM is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B40 YFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B40 YFM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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