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B600 GNT

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

8,531 mi
Last recorded8,531 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB600 GNT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 8,531 miles

underbody covered in underseal .

Pass 13 May 2023 8,354 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/r (6.1.1 (d) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 30 May 2022 8,071 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/R (6.1.1 (d) (i))

under body covered in underseal

Pass 8 May 2021 7,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 7,141 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 6,062 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 5,635 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 5,625 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Steering rack insecure Locking devices missing (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 5,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 4,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 4,053 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 2,340 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 2,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B600 GNT is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B600 GNT, 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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B600 GNT is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 January 1985.

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