MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,920 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Vehicle underside heavily undersealed
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))
Welded areas on underside heavily undersealed
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)
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)
Underside heavily undersealed
Oil leak
Vehicle underside heavily undersealed
under-side of vehicle heavily undersealed
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
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)
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)
Oil leak
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
o/s&n/s front wheel bearings slight play
front brakes sticking
slight split o\s steering rack boot
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of B438 FCS?
You can check the full history of B438 FCS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was B438 FCS registered?
B438 FCS is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is B438 FCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for B438 FCS shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B438 FCS have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B438 FCS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.