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B688 FGM

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,319 mi
Last recorded77,319 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB688 FGM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 77,319 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 76,376 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 75,112 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 73,209 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 71,308 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 70,977 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 70,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill / floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill / floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside front ,offside rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2015 70,175 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 70,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 69,094 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 69,070 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 69,070 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 68,672 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 67,150 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2008 67,044 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre pressure low powersteering belt starting to fray.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 66,243 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 66,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 65,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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B688 FGM is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 B688 FGM, 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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B688 FGM is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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