MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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B316 VYG is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 B316 VYG, 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 B316 VYG registered?
B316 VYG is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 April 1985.
Is B316 VYG safe to buy?
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