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B747 DGJ

1985 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,470 mi
Last recorded2,470 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB747 DGJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 2,470 miles

engine oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play n/s/f wheel beraring

Pass 22 May 2012 1,475 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front number plate damaged

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Oil leaks

Rear brake application becoming uneven

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 May 2012 1,475 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front number plate damaged

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S/F tyre vstarting to crack on walls and worn down to 1'6 mm on inner edge

Oil leaks

Rear brake application becoming uneven

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

O/S/F tyre cracked and splitting on inner wall

Pass 19 May 2011 99,968 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Oil leaks /engine / gearbox / rear diff

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2011 99,968 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S/R tyre starting to perish between tread

Oil leaks /engine / gearbox / rear diff

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre cracking perishing on inner wall

Pass 8 May 2010 98,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all tyres cracking up

front number plate damaged

n/s/f sidelight dim - function impaired

n/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/f and n/s/f inner headlights damaged

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

rear brake application uneven

rear differential leaking

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 9 May 2009 96,989 miles

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

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

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 10 May 2008 95,517 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 12 May 2007 93,999 miles

corrosion starting at o/s/and n/s/r outer sills

Pass 29 Apr 2006 92,498 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 92,498 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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B747 DGJ is a 1985 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B747 DGJ, 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 B747 DGJ registered?

B747 DGJ is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 April 1985.

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