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B706 KAO

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,877 mi
Last recorded48,877 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB706 KAO
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 48,877 miles

brake servo corroded

windscreen front outer delaminte

Fail 20 Apr 2023 48,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE SERVO CORRODED

Front Outer BOTH DELAMINTE

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 48,263 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 48,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2016 47,964 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

windscreen has started to delaminate

Fail 23 Sep 2016 47,953 miles

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

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

both blades are poor

windscreen has started to delaminate

Pass 19 Nov 2014 47,938 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 47,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

unable to check fuel cap seal as no key suplied and cap is locked

Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,576 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 47,574 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 43,782 miles

NO REAR SEAT BELTS FITTED

Fail 6 Aug 2010 43,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

NO REAR SEAT BELTS FITTED

Fail 6 Jul 2009 42,939 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,939 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 38,585 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 38,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,835 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 34,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B706 KAO is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 B706 KAO, 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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B706 KAO is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 May 1985.

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