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B649 XUU

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

7,724 mi
Last recorded7,724 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB649 XUU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 7,724 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 7,716 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread split and cracking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 6,448 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 6,448 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 6,267 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 6,230 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 6,226 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 6,191 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 6,191 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 5,874 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 51,867 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 5,734 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 5,732 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 5,679 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 5,060 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 4,896 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 4,896 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 4,777 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 4,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 4,749 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 4,675 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 4,675 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 4,353 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 4,343 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

some movement to offside front seat.

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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B649 XUU is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B649 XUU, 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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B649 XUU is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 January 1985.

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