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B984 BMD

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,914 mi
Last recorded14,914 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB984 BMD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 14,914 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 14,605 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 12,541 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 12,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2007 9,593 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 9,578 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 7,197 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2006 7,197 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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B984 BMD is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 56,904 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 B984 BMD, 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 41 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B984 BMD registered?

B984 BMD is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 January 1985.

Is B984 BMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B984 BMD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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