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B540 VWS

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

76,681 mi
Last recorded76,681 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB540 VWS
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 76,681 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 76,681 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges main wire from battery to starter motor. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Fuel pipe insecure from fuel pump to tank. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 76,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 76,631 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated at chassis mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 76,401 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 76,136 miles

Front bottom arm bushes perished

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2018 76,135 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front bottom arm bushes perished

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2017 75,889 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear Tyres cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2017 75,889 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear Tyres cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2016 74,977 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 74,256 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 74,256 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 73,502 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 73,502 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 72,925 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 72,480 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 71,999 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 71,540 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 71,127 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 71,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 70,691 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 70,236 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 70,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2005 69,589 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 69,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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B540 VWS is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 B540 VWS, 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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B540 VWS is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 September 1984.

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