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B631 PUE

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,368 mi
Last recorded26,368 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB631 PUE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2012 26,368 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,693 miles

front ends of both o/s and n/s sills holed by corrosion[not a prescribed area]

slight bind on o/s rear brake

Fail 13 Oct 2010 24,677 miles

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

o/s and n/s front ends of sills holed by corrosion[not a prescribed area].

Pass 5 Oct 2009 22,424 miles

o/s and n/s sills, front ends holed by corrosion[not a prescribed area]

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,572 miles

o/s and n/s sills holed by corrosion at front lower ends

Fail 24 Sep 2008 19,572 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s sills holed by corrosion at front lower ends

o/s front outrigger holed by corrosion

Fail 19 May 2008 19,538 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S mirror head loose

Pass 14 May 2007 13,464 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 2,587 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 2,575 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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B631 PUE is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B631 PUE, 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 B631 PUE registered?

B631 PUE is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 February 1985.

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