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B727 VES

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,281 mi
Last recorded4,281 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB727 VES
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 4,281 miles

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

no bumpers fitted to front and rear

no rear seat fitted /rear belts not checked

Pass 2 Oct 2015 4,099 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside and nearside centre exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 13 Oct 2014 2,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

complete rear seat not fitted / belts not checked

n/s/f road wheel differant type / tyre same size

rear wiper torn

Fail 6 Oct 2014 2,127 miles

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)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

complete rear seat not fitted / belts not checked

n/s/f road wheel differant type / tyre same size

rear wiper torn

Pass 7 May 2013 2,120 miles

Oil leak

offside front inner arch splash guard corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 1,810 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 1,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2011 453 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 453 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 98,919 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 98,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 96,452 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 96,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 95,224 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 93,578 miles

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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B727 VES is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 B727 VES, 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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B727 VES is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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