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B253 HBB

1985 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,018 mi
Last recorded76,018 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB253 HBB
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 76,018 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 75,882 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2022 75,880 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 75,867 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 73,990 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 70,941 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 67,980 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 67,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed above axle (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 63,516 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 63,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure link bush worn (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure linkage bush worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 60,063 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 55,998 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 55,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 10 Dec 2012 51,570 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 47,138 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 46,082 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 42,710 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 39,619 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 35,408 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 31,114 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 31,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B253 HBB is a 1985 Ford Capri in Orange with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B253 HBB, 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.

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What year was B253 HBB registered?

B253 HBB is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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