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B729 LFY

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

7,454 mi
Last recorded7,454 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB729 LFY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 7,454 miles

drivers seat belt non standard

nearside front inner wheel arch holed and corroded

offside front inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2019 7,452 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 7,442 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 7,397 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 7,073 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2011 6,343 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 6,343 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 5,111 miles

Nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 15 Apr 2010 5,111 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 3,687 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 2,423 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 2,423 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 1,805 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 1,804 miles

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

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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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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