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B770 DGF

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,258 mi
Last recorded19,258 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB770 DGF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 19,258 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 3,938 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 3,175 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 2,087 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 573 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 99,466 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 98,298 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 96,363 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 95,333 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 95,333 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 93,750 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 93,494 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 92,028 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

minor corrosion starting under vehicle

Fail 9 Jun 2014 92,028 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

minor corrosion starting under vehicle

Fail 20 Jun 2013 90,041 miles

Both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake pads wearing down

Pass 20 Jun 2013 90,041 miles

Both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing down

Pass 14 Feb 2012 89,388 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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)

front tyres, sidewalls severly perished

water leak, under bonnet.

Fail 31 Jan 2012 89,337 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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)

bare wire at bulkhead.

battery insecure

dampness arround nsr backplate/brake drum

front tyres, sidewalls severly perished

nsf brake valve block damp.

water leak, under bonnet.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 86,285 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 86,240 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 82,924 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 86,238 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 86,047 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 85,114 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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B770 DGF is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B770 DGF, 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 B770 DGF registered?

B770 DGF is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 March 1985.

Is B770 DGF safe to buy?

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