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B663 YEW

1984 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

34,870 mi
Last recorded34,870 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB663 YEW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 34,870 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 34,433 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 34,214 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 33,655 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 32,601 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 32,601 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 31,716 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 31,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 30,984 miles

n/s rear tyre slighty perished

o/s front tyre slighty perished

o/s rear tyre slighty perished

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

Fail 17 May 2013 30,984 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear tyre slighty perished

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

n/s rear tyre slighty perished

o/s front tyre slighty perished

Pass 19 May 2012 29,964 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres perishing

Fail 19 May 2012 29,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

all four tyres perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2011 29,144 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 28,455 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 28,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 27,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 27,125 miles

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

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

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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B663 YEW is a 1984 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B663 YEW, 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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B663 YEW is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 August 1984.

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