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B631 VTT

1984 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

16,547 mi
Last recorded16,547 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB631 VTT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 16,547 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 13,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side rack play

Pass 9 Jun 2015 13,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

near side rack play

Pass 10 May 2014 10,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both steering rack inner joints slight play

off side steering rack boot poor

slight rear wheel bearing noise both sides

Fail 9 May 2014 10,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both steering rack inner joints slight play

off side steering rack boot poor

slight rear wheel bearing noise both sides

Pass 11 May 2013 3,991 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 2,256 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

top steering bush has slight play.

Fail 12 Nov 2011 2,256 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

top steering bush has slight play.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 1,919 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 1,919 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 742 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside mirror cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2008 99,766 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 99,766 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight brake binding offside front

Pass 19 Jan 2007 99,455 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 99,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front anti roll bar clamp lock tabs undone both sides

Pass 17 Jan 2006 98,715 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 98,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise under body corrosion and repairs

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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B631 VTT is a 1984 Ford Capri in Orange with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 B631 VTT, 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 B631 VTT registered?

B631 VTT is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 December 1984.

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