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B699 LCD

1985 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

22,519 mi
Last recorded22,519 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB699 LCD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 22,519 miles

All tyres badly perished

Corrosion to offside and nearside front floors

Exhaust system weak

Offside Rear hub seal leaking oil

Steering rack worn

Tailpipe close to nearside rear shock absorber

Fail 24 Nov 2016 22,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

All tyres badly perished

Corrosion to offside and nearside front floors

Exhaust system weak

Offside Rear hub seal leaking oil

Steering rack worn

Tailpipe close to nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 15 Dec 2015 22,519 miles

All tyres perished

corrosion to nearside front floor/inner wing

corrosion to offside front floor

Fail 14 Dec 2015 22,519 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All tyres perished

corrosion to nearside front floor/inner wing

corrosion to offside front floor

Fail 27 Nov 2015 22,519 miles

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All tyres perished

Corrosion to nearside front floor/inner wing

Corrosion to offside front floor

Pass 14 May 2014 20,979 miles

Oil leak

front indicators behind grill slightly obscured

near side front floor and off side rear inner wheel arch rusty

rear axle leaking

Fail 12 May 2014 20,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

near side front floor and off side rear inner wheel arch rusty

rear axle leaking

Pass 7 May 2013 13,814 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front inner arch holed but not within a prescribed area

offside rear inner arch holed but not within a prescribed area

Pass 8 May 2012 9,071 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 1 May 2012 9,071 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2010 8,229 miles

both front inner wings/arches corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Oct 2010 8,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front inner wings/arches corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2009 2,792 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front inner wing/arches holed but not with in a perscribed area

Fail 19 Oct 2009 2,791 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front inner wing/arches holed but not with in a perscribed area

Pass 10 Mar 2007 99,980 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 99,833 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate cracked †corrosion o/s flitch and o/s/f sill/floor/bulkhead

Pass 10 Mar 2006 92,130 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bottom of offside front wing corroded

slight binding to nearside rear brake

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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B699 LCD is a 1985 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 B699 LCD, 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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B699 LCD is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 March 1985.

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