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B797 MPM

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,820 mi
Last recorded63,820 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB797 MPM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,820 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 63,799 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from offside rear to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexie to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexie to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

nearside rear back plate damp

offside front tyre cracked and perished

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 63,968 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2013 62,609 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 58,711 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2012 58,710 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 51,836 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,751 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 51,709 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,765 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 45,981 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 45,971 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2005 37,106 miles

Door shuts partially covered and corroded

Front brake pads nearing limits of wear

Hubcaps on wheels

Oil leaks in engine bay

Slight play in both front seats

Surface corrosion on the underside of vehicle

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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B797 MPM is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B797 MPM, 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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B797 MPM is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 May 1985.

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