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B955 SCJ

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,510 mi
Last recorded62,510 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB955 SCJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 62,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 62,510 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 61,609 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 60,847 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,837 miles

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

nearside rear body back panel corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,842 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,860 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 54,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 51,951 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,295 miles

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)

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 2 Oct 2012 49,291 miles

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

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)

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,769 miles

Vihicle is generally corrosive particularly to the outer sill panels and rear floor areas, but not yet perforated in any prescribed area.

Fail 4 Oct 2011 46,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Vihicle is generally corrosive particularly to the outer sill panels and rear floor areas, but not yet perforated in any prescribed area.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,637 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 20 Sep 2010 43,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,087 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 37,677 miles

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

vehicle generally corroded throughout

Fail 10 Oct 2007 37,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

vehicle generally corroded throughout

Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,033 miles

early stages of corrosion throughout vehicle stucture

Pass 10 Oct 2005 18,313 miles

NON CRITICAL CORROSION PRESENT ON OFFSIDE FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTING AREA.

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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B955 SCJ is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 B955 SCJ, 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 B955 SCJ registered?

B955 SCJ is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 August 1984.

Is B955 SCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B955 SCJ shows 21 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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