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B922 VJO

1984 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

61,058 mi
Last recorded61,058 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB922 VJO
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 61,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 60,963 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear metal brake pipes starting to rust and covered in grease/ paint

floors, inner sill panels and front/ rear chassis, offside front inner wheel arch starting to rust

front and rear brake unions/ ferrules starting to rust

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and low on edges

offside front seat frame and nearside rear seatback mounting slight movement

offside front shock absorber slightly weak

offside front wheel bearing slight play

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear diff slightly damp

Fail 24 Aug 2023 60,945 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear metal brake pipes starting to rust and covered in grease/ paint

floors, inner sill panels and front/ rear chassis, offside front inner wheel arch starting to rust

front and rear brake unions/ ferrules starting to rust

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and low on edges

offside front seat frame and nearside rear seatback mounting slight movement

offside front shock absorber slightly weak

offside front wheel bearing slight play

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear diff slightly damp

Pass 13 Apr 2022 60,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency at 19 % (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 60,787 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front shock absorber has slight play

boot struts weak

Fail 4 Jul 2019 60,787 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front shock absorber has slight play

boot struts weak

Pass 16 May 2018 60,600 miles

Brake pipes coated in sealant

Nearside rear suspension rubber bump stop bracket corroded

Offside rear suspension rubber bump stop missing

Pass 1 Apr 2017 60,402 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inside edge

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

Rear differential weeping oil

boot struts weak

Pass 2 Apr 2016 59,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum back plate damp

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 59,943 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum back plate damp

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front headlamp patterns just acceptable

both front seats slightly loose

front bumper slightly loose

n/side front shock slight negative damping

n/side rear brake backplate oily

n/side rear seat back slightly loose

n/side rear suspension bump stop mounting corroded

o/side front corner bumper loose

o/side rear suspension bump stop missing

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 30 Mar 2015 59,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front headlamp patterns just acceptable

both front seats slightly loose

front bumper slightly loose

n/side front shock slight negative damping

n/side rear brake backplate oily

n/side rear seat back slightly loose

n/side rear suspension bump stop mounting corroded

o/side front corner bumper loose

o/side rear suspension bump stop missing

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 13 Feb 2015 59,389 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs rusty

both front seats slightly loose

n/side headlamp pattern just acceptable

n/side rear brake backplate wet & oily

n/side rear seat back slightly loose

n/side rear suspension bump stop mounting corroded

o/side front corner bumper loose

o/side headlamp loose

o/side rear suspension bump stop missing

play in steering wheel

Fail 15 Jan 2013 55,560 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 55,560 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 52,236 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 46,393 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,446 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 44,436 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 41,261 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 41,133 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 36,052 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 12 Nov 2007 36,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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B922 VJO is a 1984 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 B922 VJO, 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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B922 VJO is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 November 1984.

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