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B878 WWU

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,367 mi
Last recorded88,367 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB878 WWU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 88,367 miles

corrosion/holes both rear inner panels boot floor to rear panel

early corrosion by offside front top suspension mounting point.

some deteriation to exhaust system

some wear in centre joint on prop shaft

Fail 24 Mar 2015 88,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion/holes both rear inner panels boot floor to rear panel

early corrosion by offside front top suspension mounting point.

slight oil leak power steering pipe to rack

some deteriation to exhaust system

some wear in centre joint on prop shaft

Pass 21 Mar 2013 87,271 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres are starting to perish

exhaust system is heavily corroded and has been repaired (may need further attention soon)

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm compliance bushes are starting to split

rear anti roll bar saddle clamp bushes are slightly worn

sill covers are fitted which restrict inspection of outer sills

some corrosion to underbody in places

some oil dampness around power steering rack area

Fail 20 Mar 2013 87,265 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres are starting to perish

exhaust system is heavily corroded and has been repaired (may need further attention soon)

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm compliance bushes are starting to split

rear anti roll bar saddle clamp bushes are slightly worn

sill covers are fitted which restrict inspection of outer sills

some corrosion to underbody in places

some oil dampness around power steering rack area

Fail 7 Jul 2012 87,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

dampness on steering rack

rear exhaust pipes very rusty

very heavy corrosion to rear or car setting in

Pass 1 Oct 2010 87,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside center exhaust sections are slightly damaged (repair has been carried out but not very well)

nearside front brake has a slight bind when wheel is turned by hand

nearside front lower suspension arm compliance bush is starting to split

nearside rear exhaust rubber mounting is heavily perished (need replacing soon)

sill covers are fitted which restrict inspection of outer sills

slight oil dampness around power steering rack area

slight oil dampness at rear of gearbox and rear differential unit areas

slight wear in upper steering column bush

surface corrosion to underbody in places (parts have been welded and parts may need attention soon)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 87,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside center exhaust sections are slightly damaged (repair has been carried out but not very well)

nearside front brake has a slight bind when wheel is turned by hand

nearside front lower suspension arm compliance bush is starting to split

nearside rear exhaust rubber mounting is heavily perished (need replacing soon)

sill covers are fitted which restrict inspection of outer sills

slight oil dampness around power steering rack area

slight oil dampness at rear of gearbox and rear differential unit areas

slight wear in upper steering column bush

surface corrosion to underbody in places (parts have been welded and parts may need attention soon)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 87,098 miles

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

exhaust poor condition.

front panel very rusty.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 86,580 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front panel rusty.

Fail 6 Jun 2008 86,542 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 85,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both rear brakes binding very slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2006 80,773 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 23 May 2006 80,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills

general underbody corrosion

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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B878 WWU is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 B878 WWU, 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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B878 WWU is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 April 1985.

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