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B438 FCS

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,920 mi
Last recorded2,920 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB438 FCS
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 2,920 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 1,836 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 984 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 975 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 289 miles

Vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Jun 2019 99,779 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 99,775 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Left hand side (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Right hand side (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 99,310 miles

Welded areas on underside heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jun 2017 98,617 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 98,614 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,128 miles

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2015 97,527 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 29 May 2014 97,070 miles

under-side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 27 May 2014 97,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

under-side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 May 2013 96,048 miles

Brake pipes undersealed not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2013 96,048 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes undersealed not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 95,511 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 94,231 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2011 94,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 92,818 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 91,076 miles

o/s&n/s front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2008 89,344 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 88,413 miles

front brakes sticking

slight split o\s steering rack boot

Pass 17 Mar 2006 86,606 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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B438 FCS is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B438 FCS, 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 B438 FCS registered?

B438 FCS is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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