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B351 UAH

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,602 mi
Last recorded88,602 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB351 UAH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 88,602 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 88,356 miles

centre exhaust rubber mounts perished

front tca bushes perished

Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,796 miles

Clutch cable burning on manifold.

Pass 19 Aug 2022 87,267 miles

clutch cable rubbing on exhaust manifold

osr bump stop insecure

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 19 Aug 2022 87,267 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

clutch cable rubbing on exhaust manifold

osr bump stop insecure

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 25 Aug 2021 86,567 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 86,567 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 85,262 miles

very slight noise in osf wheel bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2019 84,507 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 84,405 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 83,661 miles

Oil leak Slight Leak On Engine. ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 82,961 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 86,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 86,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 3,418 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 3,415 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 89,883 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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B351 UAH is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B351 UAH, 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 B351 UAH registered?

B351 UAH is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B351 UAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B351 UAH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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