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B835 XBW

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,287 mi
Last recorded14,287 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

RegistrationB835 XBW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 14,287 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 14,098 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 13,830 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 13,598 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear inner wing corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 13,336 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 13,336 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 11,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

play in both seat runners

rear tyres cracking sidewalls

Fail 6 Mar 2013 11,106 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

rear tyres cracking sidewalls

Pass 10 Dec 2011 9,910 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

both front tyres perishing on sidec walls

Pass 18 Aug 2007 109,564 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 8,142 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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B835 XBW is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B835 XBW, 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

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What year was B835 XBW registered?

B835 XBW is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 January 1985.

Is B835 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B835 XBW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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