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B333 TBU

1985 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,391 mi
Last recorded43,391 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB333 TBU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 43,391 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 43,181 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 42,894 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 42,665 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 41,132 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 38,292 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 34,503 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 34,373 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 34,351 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 34,342 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake caliper slightly restricted free movement

Pass 21 Jul 2016 34,325 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,298 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,047 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 34,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

diff pan has seepage of oil

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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B333 TBU is a 1985 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B333 TBU, 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 B333 TBU registered?

B333 TBU is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 January 1985.

Is B333 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B333 TBU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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