MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Both front tyres showing extensive cracking in tread area.
Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
all exhaust rubber mountings showing signs of perishing. Exhaust system still adequately supported.
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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B589 XMJ is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 B589 XMJ, 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 B589 XMJ registered?
B589 XMJ is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 January 1985.
Is B589 XMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for B589 XMJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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