MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,763 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
All road springs corroded
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak (gearbox & diff)
All tyres slightly out of shape
Front exhaust corroded
Oil leak (Diff & gearbox)
Rear road springs corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Spare tyre defective both ()
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Spare tyre defective both ()
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
o/s n/s inner front tyres slightly perished
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s (3.6.B.4d)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
o/s n/s inner rear tyres slightly cracked,
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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B299 VBA is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 B299 VBA, 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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B299 VBA is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 April 1985.
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