MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,233 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
LSD axle tapley test
exhaust blowing at joints
oil leaks
underside very rusty in places esp sills ,rear chassic and front inner wings
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
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
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)
Both rear chassis legs starting to corrode
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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