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ExpiredMileage
16,278 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front jacking point corroded and damaged
Nearside Rear outer valance corroded
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front jacking point corroded and damaged
Nearside Rear outer valance corroded
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
steering pipes rusty
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
steering pipes rusty
havey corosion on under body
poor beam paterns on head lamps
power stearing pipe on rack rusty
rear brake pipes have some rust
slight play in both front wheel barings
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
havey corosion on under body
poor beam paterns on head lamps
power stearing pipe on rack rusty
rear brake pipes have some rust
slight play in both front wheel barings
most brake pipes have some corrosion
offside front top strut bearing partially seized
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
most brake pipes have some corrosion
o/s/f top strut bearing partially seized
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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280 BVE is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
Across all 1987 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 55,478 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 280 BVE, 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 39 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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280 BVE is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1987.
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