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B693 VOU

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

24,896 mi
Last recorded24,896 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB693 VOU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 24,896 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 24,896 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 24,518 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 24,515 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 24,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 24,032 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 23,508 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 23,508 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 22,543 miles

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

chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2019 22,542 miles

Emissions not tested will not tick over (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2017 22,486 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2016 21,837 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 21,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

steering rack slight leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 21,391 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 21,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 20,448 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear shock absorbers worn

Pass 23 Apr 2012 19,267 miles

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

exhaust downpipe clamp slack and slight movement

surface corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r brakepipes

Fail 12 Apr 2012 19,267 miles

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

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

exhaust downpipe clamp slack and slight movement

surface corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r brakepipes

Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,231 miles

Corrosion to O/S/F metal brake pipe

Corrosion to O/S/R metal brake pipe

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipe

Exhaust blowing at N/S centre joint

Fluid leak from power steering system

Head lamp aim check required on retest

Reverse lights not working

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 1 Apr 2011 19,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Corrosion to O/S/F metal brake pipe

Corrosion to O/S/R metal brake pipe

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipe

Exhaust blowing at N/S centre joint

Fluid leak from power steering system

Head lamp aim check required on retest

Reverse lights not working

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jul 2010 18,179 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 18,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 16,518 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 16,511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres are cracking

play in both front seats

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,330 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 14,905 miles

1. rack boots seeping. 2. osr brake slight bind

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B693 VOU is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 B693 VOU, 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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B693 VOU is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 October 1984.

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