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B527 VYC

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,284 mi
Last recorded76,284 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB527 VYC
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 76,284 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 76,284 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,098 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 63,077 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,950 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 59,915 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 69,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

rad leaking

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,811 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 59,811 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 54,689 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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B527 VYC is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B527 VYC, 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 B527 VYC registered?

B527 VYC is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 August 1984.

Is B527 VYC safe to buy?

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