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B868 AVW

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

85,712 mi
Last recorded85,712 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB868 AVW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 85,712 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 85,707 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 85,703 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake drum excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

n/s front wing insecure

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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B868 AVW is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B868 AVW, 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 B868 AVW registered?

B868 AVW is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B868 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B868 AVW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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