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B985 YVW

1984 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,730 mi
Last recorded47,730 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB985 YVW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 47,730 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 47,253 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 45,317 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 44,374 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 42,849 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 39,579 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 39,579 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,483 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 38,482 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

passinger front door mirror broken

Fail 28 Aug 2008 36,350 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,350 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 32,338 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 32,338 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 26,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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B985 YVW is a 1984 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B985 YVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B985 YVW?

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What year was B985 YVW registered?

B985 YVW is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 November 1984.

Is B985 YVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B985 YVW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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