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B266 LEM

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

8,233 mi
Last recorded8,233 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB266 LEM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 8,233 miles

LSD axle tapley brake test

all fan belt are poor

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s ball joint is worn and noisey

f/n/s seat belt is fraying

f/o/s ball joint is worn

oil leak

underside is rusty in places esp inner sills and patched and undersealed

wipers are poor

Pass 23 Jun 2016 4,262 miles

both inner sills soft

dampness around power steering rack

floating handbrake mounting on differential missing

redness around n/s/r shackle pin bolt

slackness in n/s/f lower ball joint. ball joint dust cover splitting

Fail 21 Jun 2016 4,245 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

both inner sills soft

dampness around power steering rack

floating handbrake mounting on differential missing

redness around n/s/r shackle pin bolt

slackness in n/s/f lower ball joint. ball joint dust cover splitting

Pass 17 Jun 2015 1,653 miles

LSD rear axle tapley brake test

exhaust is rusty

o/s wiper is poor

play noted in f/o/s wheel bearing

r/o/s brake is dragging

rear axle shackle bushes are badly worn

underside patched and undersealed

Pass 23 Jun 2014 98,411 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

exhaust very close to o/s/r tyre

oil leaks noted from the engine

rear bump stops missing

skight leak noted from power steering pipe at rack

Fail 23 Jun 2014 98,411 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

exhaust very close to o/s/r tyre

oil leaks noted from the engine

rear bump stops missing

skight leak noted from power steering pipe at rack

Pass 6 Apr 2013 94,984 miles

exhaust rusty and blowing at front

front pads appear low

fuel lines rusty in places

fuel tank rusty

lsd axle tapley brake test

underside very rusty in places and extensifly patched

Fail 20 Mar 2013 94,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust blowing at front joines

front pads possible low

fuel tank rusty

tapley brake test LSD axle

underside genrally rusty and patched in places

Pass 20 Mar 2012 90,408 miles

LSD axle tapley test

exhaust blowing at joints

oil leaks

underside very rusty in places esp sills ,rear chassic and front inner wings

Fail 20 Mar 2012 90,408 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

LSD axle tapley test

exhaust blowing at joints

oil leaks

underside very rusty in places esp sills ,rear chassic and front inner wings

Fail 18 Feb 2012 90,383 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

both track control arm bushes badly splitting

exhaust blowing at joints

lsd axle tapley brake test

n/s headlamp poor

rear inner anti roll bar bushes worn

underside very rusty in places esp rear chassic sections and thickly undersealed

Pass 22 Jan 2011 85,188 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 84,409 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 82,848 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 82,711 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 82,711 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 79,184 miles

Both rear chassis legs starting to corrode

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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B266 LEM is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B266 LEM, 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 B266 LEM registered?

B266 LEM is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B266 LEM safe to buy?

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