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B324 BSU

1985 Ford Capri

Maroon Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,583 mi
Last recorded76,583 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB324 BSU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 76,583 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 76,580 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 72,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear bumper damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2007 72,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2007 66,545 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 66,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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B324 BSU is a 1985 Ford Capri in Maroon with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B324 BSU, 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 B324 BSU registered?

B324 BSU is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 February 1985.

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