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B730 WYW

1984 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,464 mi
Last recorded77,464 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB730 WYW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2015 77,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 72,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r shock absorber outer casing corroded

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle / wheel arches etc.

Pass 22 May 2013 67,854 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre inner edges worn

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 May 2013 67,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

gear box oil leak

n/s/f tyre inner edges worn

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 May 2012 62,775 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 May 2012 62,775 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 59,182 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 53,732 miles

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2010 55,732 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 51,150 miles

blay in both rear wheel bearings

oil leak

play in both front wheel bearings

play in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2008 46,109 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

ADVISE SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION ON NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS BOX SECTION

ADVISE WHEELS HAVE HUB CAPS FITTED(UNABLE TO CHECK WHEEL NUTS)

Pass 16 May 2007 142,988 miles

ADVISE BOTH FAN BELTS RUBBER CRACKING

ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAK

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT REAR OF WHEELARCH CORREDED

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT REAR OF WHEELARCH CORREDED

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR WHEELARCH CORREDED ON OUTSIDE

ADVISE REAR GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Pass 25 May 2006 140,187 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT BEHINED HEADLIGHT CORREDED AND HOLED

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT WHEELARCH REAR COVER CORREDED AWAY

ADVISE OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT

ADVISE OIL LEAK ON DIFF

ADVISE OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

ADVISE OIL LEAK ON GEARBOX

ADVISE REAR WIPERBLADE RUBBER WORN

ADVISE SLIGHT CORRISION ON OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS PLATE

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

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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B730 WYW is a 1984 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B730 WYW, 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 B730 WYW registered?

B730 WYW is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 December 1984.

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