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1984 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

55,798 mi
Last recorded55,798 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB900 VAT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 55,798 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,643 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 55,643 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 55,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 53,576 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT/REAR TYRES PERISHED

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

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

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

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

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK

Fail 3 Mar 2012 53,565 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NEARSIDE FRONT/REAR TYRES PERISHED

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

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

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

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

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK

Pass 19 Feb 2011 48,658 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 48,658 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 48,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,092 miles

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

No Spare Wheel

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 44,087 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

No Spare Wheel

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all tyres perished/splitting

battery insecure

exhaust rubbber mountings splitting and very weak

front tyres wearing on edges

power steering pipe corroded

prop shaft centre bush worn

sump corroded

undersealed welding repairs

Fail 9 Jun 2008 36,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all tyres perished/splitting

battery insecure

exhaust rubbber mountings splitting and very weak

front tyres wearing on edges

power steering pipe corroded

prop shaft centre bush worn

sump corroded

Pass 23 May 2007 36,065 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2006 35,441 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 35,440 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre

offside track rod end

steering rack slight play

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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B900 VAT is a 1984 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 B900 VAT, 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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B900 VAT is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 October 1984.

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