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B717 BAF

1984 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,713 mi
Last recorded43,713 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB717 BAF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,713 miles

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

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

advise exhaust rubbers perished

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 15 Jul 2008 43,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advise exhaust rubbers perished

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2007 43,058 miles

slight play in rack and pinion

Pass 3 Aug 2006 39,641 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 39,601 miles

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Water leak from front of engine

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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B717 BAF is a 1984 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B717 BAF, 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 B717 BAF registered?

B717 BAF is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 October 1984.

Is B717 BAF safe to buy?

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