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B422 YAR

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,280 mi
Last recorded57,280 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB422 YAR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 57,280 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 56,447 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 55,488 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 53,375 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 53,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt missing o/s n/s rear seat belt stalk missing trapped under rear seat (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 53,000 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,129 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 53,100 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 53,072 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 53,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,818 miles

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

evidense of possible fuel leak on petrol tank but not leaking at time of test

Fail 18 Jul 2013 52,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

evidense of possible fuel leak on petrol tank but not leaking at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,762 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 50,182 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 50,182 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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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B422 YAR is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 B422 YAR, 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 B422 YAR registered?

B422 YAR is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 November 1984.

Is B422 YAR safe to buy?

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