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B28 CHK

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

12,981 mi
Last recorded12,981 miles
Recorded on25 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB28 CHK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Dec 2025 12,981 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 12,955 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 12,785 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 12,230 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 12,228 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 11,834 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 7,241 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 7,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 279 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 274 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 93,399 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 92,424 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 91,963 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 87,728 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 87,582 miles

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 82,956 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 75,662 miles

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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B28 CHK is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B28 CHK, 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 B28 CHK registered?

B28 CHK is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 May 1985.

Is B28 CHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B28 CHK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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