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B599 YDV

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,336 mi
Last recorded96,336 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB599 YDV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 96,336 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emissions - H.C.s high at idle speed , C.O. low

Fail 24 Jun 2011 96,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emissions - H.C.s high at idle speed , C.O. low

Pass 7 Jul 2010 88,463 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 88,346 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 71,580 miles

both front tyre tread very low 1.8mm

front valance rusty

n/s outer sill rusty

n/s/f floor and inner wing holed but not within

Fail 12 Jun 2009 71,430 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyre tread very low 1.8mm

n/s/f floor and inner wing holed but not within

o/s/f floor holed but not within

Pass 16 Jun 2008 62,269 miles

FRONT VALANCE HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

N/S OUTER SILL HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

N/S/F CHASSIS HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

N/S/F FLOOR TO OUTER SILL HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

O/S/F FLOOR HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

Fail 13 Jun 2008 62,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FRONT VALANCE HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

N/S OUTER SILL HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

N/S/F CHASSIS HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

N/S/F FLOOR TO OUTER SILL HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

O/S/F FLOOR HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 30 May 2007 58,536 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 56,022 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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B599 YDV is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YDV, 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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B599 YDV is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 April 1985.

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