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B727 KPJ

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,517 mi
Last recorded48,517 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB727 KPJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 48,517 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 47,886 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 47,310 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 45,479 miles

bodykit fitted , not allowing proper inspection

bonnet secondary device missing

foot brake has travel, not excessive

steering slightly stiff when turning right

vehicle underside and all repairs covered in underseal not allowing proper inspection

Fail 3 Mar 2022 45,443 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

body kit fitted , not allowing proper inspection

bonnet secondary safety device missing

footbrake has travel, not excessive

steering slightly stiff when turning right

vehicle underside and all repairs covered in underseal, not allowing proper inspection

Pass 26 Apr 2021 45,207 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 44,878 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 44,866 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 44,627 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 44,134 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 43,725 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 43,314 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 42,898 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 42,484 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 41,961 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 41,089 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all tyres close to legal limit

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed inspection difficult

Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,089 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all tyres close to legal limit

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed inspection difficult

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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B727 KPJ is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B727 KPJ, 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 B727 KPJ registered?

B727 KPJ is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 January 1985.

Is B727 KPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B727 KPJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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