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B656 GNL

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,508 mi
Last recorded3,508 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB656 GNL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 3,508 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 3,162 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 1,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 931 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake hose ferulls corroded

all front and rear suspension joints and bushes cracked and showing slight play

both front and rear crossmember weak with corrosion

both front and rear inner wheel arches corroded and weak

both front and rear valance weak with corrosion

both front light boxes corroded and weak

both front sills to inner wings very weak with corrosion

both rear bump stops holed and corroded

both rear inner quarter panels holed and corroded

coolant leak at radiator

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

full flooor and chassis weak with corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2009 931 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake hose ferulls corroded

all front and rear suspension joints and bushes cracked and showing slight play

both front and rear crossmember weak with corrosion

both front and rear inner wheel arches corroded and weak

both front and rear valance weak with corrosion

both front light boxes corroded and weak

both front sills to inner wings very weak with corrosion

both rear bump stops holed and corroded

both rear inner quarter panels holed and corroded

coolant leak at radiator

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

full flooor and chassis weak with corrosion

Fail 14 May 2009 926 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all four shockers weak

all front and rear suspension bushes cracked

battray insecure

both front and offside rear brake hose ferruls corroded

both front and rear inner wheel arches corroded and weak

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both front light boxes corroded and weak

both rear leaf springs corroded and weak

both rear quarter panels hole and corroded

both rear spring hangers corroded and weak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front valance corroded and weak

front windscreen scored

full floor and front and rear chassis and rear valance corroded and weak

no rear bumper fitted and rear exhaust boxes petrudin the vehicle

oil leak at engine gearbox and rear diff

rear exhaust rubbers cracked and weak

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2007 98,592 miles

O/s/f floor at chassis outrigger/start of front wheel arch corroded.

Fail 24 Jul 2007 98,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

O/s/f floor at chassis outrigger/start of front wheel arch corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 97,898 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 97,898 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

both os tyres have deep cuts in them

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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B656 GNL is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc 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 B656 GNL, 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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B656 GNL is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 January 1985.

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