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B477 KGX

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,868 mi
Last recorded79,868 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB477 KGX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 79,868 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 79,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tailgate does not latch

Pass 15 Oct 2011 79,868 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 79,868 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 79,866 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 79,315 miles

imballance on front brakes need looking at/ only just past

Pass 26 Sep 2008 78,604 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 75,219 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 71,146 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 71,146 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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B477 KGX is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B477 KGX, 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

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What year was B477 KGX registered?

B477 KGX is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 September 1984.

Is B477 KGX safe to buy?

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