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B716 GUF

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,270 mi
Last recorded94,270 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB716 GUF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 94,270 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 92,120 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 91,210 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 89,750 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 89,750 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 88,859 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 88,859 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 84,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,972 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 77,985 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2015 77,945 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 77,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 77,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 76,930 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 76,305 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 75,479 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 75,479 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,613 miles

exhaust blowing

offside front floor/chassis corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 73,864 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 73,864 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 73,070 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 72,222 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 72,222 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre perished

play in front wheel bearings

play in steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2006 71,211 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 71,211 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre is a remould

rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2005 70,072 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 70,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion occuring to offside front inner wheel arch by foot well(outside of prescribed areas for mot test)

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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B716 GUF is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 B716 GUF, 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 B716 GUF registered?

B716 GUF is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B716 GUF safe to buy?

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