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B820 UVG

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,887 mi
Last recorded23,887 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB820 UVG
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 23,887 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 23,887 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 12,905 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 12,905 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 2,468 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 97,790 miles

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

Offside Front outrigger slight damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 97,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked on suspension leg and rusty (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high dip beam (1.8)

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

Offside Front outrigger slight damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 96,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 95,307 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 95,261 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 95,241 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 95,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 95,233 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 95,203 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 95,053 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 95,053 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 94,911 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 94,764 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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B820 UVG is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B820 UVG, 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 B820 UVG registered?

B820 UVG is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 March 1985.

Is B820 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B820 UVG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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