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B786 EET

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,791 mi
Last recorded34,791 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB786 EET
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 34,791 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed preventing the inspection off some components and previous welded repairs

Pass 16 Jun 2021 34,716 miles

All underside of vehicle heavily repaired and undersealed

Offside Front Headlamp cowl corroded under wing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear to mid outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Jun 2021 34,716 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head foot well area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

All underside of vehicle heavily repaired and undersealed

Offside Front Headlamp cowl corroded under wing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear to mid outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Jun 2013 34,519 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2013 34,515 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 34,511 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,167 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 34,156 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 34,155 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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B786 EET is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B786 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.

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What year was B786 EET registered?

B786 EET is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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