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B373 RPR

1985 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,512 mi
Last recorded8,512 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB373 RPR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 8,512 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A piller (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 8,512 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A piller (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 7,561 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 7,557 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated possible wheel cylinder leak (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 4,317 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate seeping oil

Offside Rear chassis rail - spring hanger area corroded

o/s & n/s front anti-roll bar mounting brackets corroded

vehicle underneath has areas of rust

Fail 15 Feb 2019 4,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate seeping oil

Offside Rear chassis rail - spring hanger area corroded

o/s & n/s front anti-roll bar mounting brackets corroded

vehicle underneath has areas of rust

Pass 3 Feb 2018 113 miles

Nearside Front inner roll bar mount corroded

Nearside Front shock wet

Offside Front brake hose in poor condition

Offside Front inner sill/floor corroded

Offside Rear chassiss rail-spring hanger area corroded

rear anti roll bar saddle bushes worn with slight play

steering shaft worn with slight play

under vehicle has areas of rust

Pass 15 Feb 2017 97,350 miles

Offside Front brake hose perished

Offside Rear chassiss rail - spring area

both rear tyres just legal

steering u.j has slight play

under side off vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2016 90,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 87,394 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 82,361 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 73,829 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 63,971 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

surface rust forming on underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Jan 2012 63,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

surface rust forming on underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Jul 2010 63,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate delaminating slightly

surface corrossion on under body bodywork and chassis

windscreen cloudy on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2010 63,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear number plate delaminating slightly

surface corrossion on under body bodywork and chassis

windscreen cloudy on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2009 62,321 miles

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

corrosion forming o/s/r [rear] spring hanger/chassis

rear brake imbalance

Fail 17 Jul 2009 62,319 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion forming o/s/r [rear] spring hanger/chassis

rear brake imbalance

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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B373 RPR is a 1985 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B373 RPR, 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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B373 RPR is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 January 1985.

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