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B599 OVT

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,714 mi
Last recorded18,714 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB599 OVT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 18,714 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 18,714 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2010 18,650 miles

both n/s/r o/s/r chassis section slight corrosion

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 25 Apr 2009 18,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

oil leak from diff

Pass 22 Apr 2008 18,157 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 18,155 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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B599 OVT is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B599 OVT, 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 B599 OVT registered?

B599 OVT is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 January 1985.

Is B599 OVT safe to buy?

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