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B896 YEV

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,312 mi
Last recorded79,312 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB896 YEV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 79,312 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 79,309 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam comes on with indicator (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2018 79,300 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 79,298 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 79,253 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 79,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 79,102 miles

All tyres showing age cracks.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 79,097 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

All tyres showing age cracks

Vechicle has a big oil leak from rear main oil seal?

Pass 15 Aug 2011 79,031 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 79,031 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 79,031 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 79,031 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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B896 YEV is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B896 YEV, 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 B896 YEV registered?

B896 YEV is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 November 1984.

Is B896 YEV safe to buy?

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