MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,657 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
corroded power steering pipes
oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
No rear seats fitted
Oil leak
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
Rear seats not fitted at time of test
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Rear seats not fitted at time of test
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
rear seats not fitted at time of test
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
corrosion at rear of both sills
rear seats not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight corrosion rear of o/s sill
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
rear axle tie rods corroded
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nail in o/s/f tyre
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B280 DFE is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B280 DFE, 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 B280 DFE registered?
B280 DFE is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1985.
Is B280 DFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for B280 DFE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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