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B308 WRH

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,796 mi
Last recorded4,796 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB308 WRH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 4,796 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded union at rear near tank

Pass 11 Jul 2024 3,968 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded union at rear near tank

Pass 4 Jul 2023 3,273 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Unions at rear near tank

Pass 5 Jul 2022 2,496 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 2,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 1,712 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 1,277 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 939 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2015 549 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 99,796 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 99,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 99,408 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 99,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 98,860 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 98,600 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 98,354 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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B308 WRH is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B308 WRH, 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 B308 WRH registered?

B308 WRH is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B308 WRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B308 WRH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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