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B603 GRC

1984 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,611 mi
Last recorded90,611 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB603 GRC
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 90,611 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 90,611 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2023 89,209 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 88,858 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 83,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 83,350 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 72,120 miles

advise slight play in both front wheels

advise underside of car heavily welded and undersealed

Fail 11 Sep 2009 72,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise slight play in both front wheels

advise underside of car heavily welded and undersealed

Fail 10 May 2008 61,164 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake fluid level low

Pass 10 May 2008 61,164 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake fluid level low

Pass 11 May 2007 51,165 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 51,159 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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B603 GRC is a 1984 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B603 GRC, 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 B603 GRC registered?

B603 GRC is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 August 1984.

Is B603 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B603 GRC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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