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B712 AMF

1984 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,390 mi
Last recorded66,390 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB712 AMF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 66,390 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 65,453 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 65,443 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 65,443 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,304 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,361 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 60,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 52,187 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Jun 2012 52,176 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,653 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre side walls starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Jun 2011 39,653 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre side walls starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 May 2010 38,236 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 37,866 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 36,755 miles

advise rev ersing lights not working

Fail 13 May 2008 36,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise rev ersing lights not working

Pass 22 May 2007 35,595 miles
Fail 22 May 2007

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

main beam warning light not operating

Pass 13 Apr 2006 34,211 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 34,209 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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B712 AMF is a 1984 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 B712 AMF, 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 B712 AMF registered?

B712 AMF is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 August 1984.

Is B712 AMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B712 AMF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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