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B719 CGL

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,222 mi
Last recorded93,222 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB719 CGL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 93,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 19 May 2014 93,219 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 93,062 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 93,062 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 92,989 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 92,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 91,826 miles

chip in zone A close to legal limit.

power steering getting slightly heavy.

rear wiper blade missing.

Fail 5 May 2009 91,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

chip in zone A close to legal limit.

power steering getting slightly heavy.

rear wiper blade missing.

Pass 1 May 2008 90,270 miles

BLADE MISSING ON REAR WIPER

N/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO CORRODE

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

REAR FUEL PUMP PIPE STARTING TO WEEP

Fail 24 Apr 2008 90,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BLADE MISSING ON REAR WIPER

N/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO CORRODE

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

REAR FUEL PUMP PIPE STARTING TO WEEP

Pass 8 Aug 2006 88,058 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 87,916 miles

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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B719 CGL is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B719 CGL, 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 B719 CGL registered?

B719 CGL is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 April 1985.

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