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B950 ATU

1984 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,250 mi
Last recorded56,250 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB950 ATU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 56,250 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 56,261 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 56,259 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,161 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 56,138 miles

all tyres

back box exhast

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2014 49,980 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 49,980 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 42,866 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,449 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 39,854 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 39,826 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 37,686 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 35,903 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 35,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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B950 ATU is a 1984 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B950 ATU, 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 B950 ATU registered?

B950 ATU is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 September 1984.

Is B950 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B950 ATU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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