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B709 RNC

1984 Ford Capri

Maroon Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,219 mi
Last recorded68,219 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB709 RNC
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 68,219 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 66,681 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 65,794 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2022 65,794 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 64,611 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 64,611 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 62,698 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 May 2019 62,698 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,397 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 60,459 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,420 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,362 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 59,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 80,159 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 79,512 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 79,511 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 75,631 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 75,616 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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B709 RNC is a 1984 Ford Capri in Maroon with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B709 RNC, 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 B709 RNC registered?

B709 RNC is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 August 1984.

Is B709 RNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B709 RNC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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