MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,079 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside corroded through lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside due to corrosion. (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing and inner wing.bubbling, but 2 skins. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
16% front brake imbalance
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal slightly spongy
exhaust rubbers weak
rear brake imbalance
speedo inoperative
windscreen heater inoperative
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear 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)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal slightly spongy
exhaust rubbers weak
extensive underbody welded repairs
Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
extensive underbody welded repairs
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
BOTH REAR CHASSIS RAILS RUSTY
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
o/s/rear leafspring fixing poor repair
Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
BOTH REAR CHASSIS RAILS RUSTY
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
o/s/rear leafspring fixing poor repair
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
heavy under seal and poor weld repairs
high parking brake travel
n/s/r bump stop missing
play in n/s and o/s steering rack
rear brake imbalance
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
nearside rear bump stop missing
outer sills covered by trims
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
corrosion forming throughout body
nearside rear bump stop missing
outer sills covered by trims
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
corrosion forming on nearside rear chassis rail
corrosion forming throughout body
nearside rear bump stop missing
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
body kit fitted unable to check outter sills
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B281 RHO is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 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 B281 RHO, 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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B281 RHO is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 26 February 1985.
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