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ExpiredMileage
7,454 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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drivers seat belt non standard
nearside front inner wheel arch holed and corroded
offside front inner wheel arch holed and corroded
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
drivers seat belt non standard
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front suspension locking devices (split pins) missing
nearside front inner wheel arch holed and corroded
offside front inner wheel arch holed and corroded
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
body showing multiple signs of corrosion
door pillars showing signs of corrosion
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion but still solid inner wings to roll bar o/s/r floor in front of spring and arches at rear corroding.
fromt tyres very close to arches
n/s/r tyre has in past rubbed on exhaust, clear on test
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion but still solid inner wings to roll bar o/s/r floor in front of spring and arches at rear corroding.
fromt tyres very close to arches
n/s/r tyre has in past rubbed on exhaust, clear on test
Nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
exhaust bracket loose exhuast close to anti roll bar
nail o/s/f tyre
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B729 LFY is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 B729 LFY, 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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B729 LFY is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 January 1985.
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