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B466 CHL

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,553 mi
Last recorded12,553 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB466 CHL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 12,553 miles

Oil leak

no front and rear bumpers fitted

suspect wheel nuts fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2011 12,535 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

front road wheels fitted inside out ????

no front and rear bumpers fitted

suspect wheel nuts fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2010 7,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 7,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake stationary pin excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

coolant leak

fuel pipe hose clip missing but not leaking

off side front coil sproing suspect wrong type fitted?

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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B466 CHL is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B466 CHL, 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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B466 CHL is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 August 1984.

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