CarVerify

Free Car Check

B712 WAE

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

27,836 mi
Last recorded27,836 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB712 WAE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 27,836 miles

brake hoses slightly perished

o/s/f strut top slightly stiff

various bits of corrosion under car

Pass 9 Jan 2013 22,860 miles

brake hoses slightly perished

o/s/f strut top slightly stiff

tyres slightly perished

various corrosion under car

Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,121 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

emissions close to limit

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

signs of blue smoke emitting from exhaust

Fail 29 Sep 2009 20,057 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

emissions close to limit

neaarside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

nearside and offside rear wheel arches and wings corroded

signs of blue smoke emitting from exhaust

Pass 8 Oct 2008 17,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

offside rear lower wing corroded

signs of blue smoke emitting from exhaust

signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Sep 2008 17,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

all four tyres perishing

both rear wheel arches corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

offside rear lower wing corroded

signs of blue smoke emitting from exhaust

signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2007 11,468 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside and offside outer cills corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

offside rear brake slight binding

signs of uneveness rear service brake

Fail 2 Oct 2007 11,468 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside and offside outer cills corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

offside rear brake slight binding

signs of uneveness rear service brake

Pass 2 Oct 2006 4,896 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 4,833 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 94,638 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bolt missing from starter motor

o/s front floor corroded and holed

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
Full Ford Capri reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B712 WAE is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WAE, 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

How do I check the history of B712 WAE?

You can check the full history of B712 WAE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B712 WAE registered?

B712 WAE is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 October 1984.

Is B712 WAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B712 WAE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B712 WAE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B712 WAE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.