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B761 EET

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,730 mi
Last recorded64,730 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB761 EET
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 64,730 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 64,595 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 64,479 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 64,457 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 64,390 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 64,245 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 63,735 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 63,204 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018
Fail 19 Feb 2018

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 62,523 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 62,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 61,201 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 61,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,665 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 57,979 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 57,547 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 57,129 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 56,721 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,209 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 55,665 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,981 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 54,254 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 53,349 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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B761 EET is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B761 EET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B761 EET?

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What year was B761 EET registered?

B761 EET is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B761 EET safe to buy?

The MOT history for B761 EET shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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