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B501 AHM

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,945 mi
Last recorded34,945 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB501 AHM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 34,945 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 34,928 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 34,220 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 33,549 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 32,399 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 32,397 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end link arm both split pins missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end link arm both split pins missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 32,397 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 10,376 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 8,841 miles

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

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 1,092 miles

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

Nearside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 93,847 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside steering rack gaiter perishing

Offside front tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 84,190 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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B501 AHM is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B501 AHM, 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 B501 AHM registered?

B501 AHM is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B501 AHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B501 AHM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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