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B597 RLC

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,901 mi
Last recorded97,901 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB597 RLC
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 97,901 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 97,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake is grabbing slightly

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 96,826 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2015 95,277 miles

near side / and off side sill have slight corrsion

slight noise from front wheel bearing near side /off side

slight oil leak from axle half shaft seals

Pass 10 Sep 2014 94,403 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 94,403 miles

Oil leak

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 92,622 miles

Both rear hub seals slightly leaking

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 92,622 miles

Both rear hub seals slightly leaking

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 89,451 miles

Brake pedal very slightly spongy

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear axle seal slight leak on offside

Pass 17 Sep 2011 88,091 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 88,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 85,485 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 82,958 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 76,488 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 71,316 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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B597 RLC is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B597 RLC, 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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B597 RLC is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 June 1985.

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