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B55 HRA

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,897 mi
Last recorded29,897 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB55 HRA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 29,897 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 29,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking under carb above inlet manifold (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 29,737 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 29,725 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 29,709 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 29,699 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 29,666 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 29,455 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 29,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

Pass 5 Aug 2017 29,376 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 29,232 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d/ bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 29,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 22,758 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 22,758 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 22,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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B55 HRA is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B55 HRA, 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 B55 HRA registered?

B55 HRA is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 October 1984.

Is B55 HRA safe to buy?

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