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B88 FRP

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

11,600 mi
Last recorded11,600 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB88 FRP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 11,600 miles

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

all tyre walls

corrosion nearside bump stop

corrosion offside and nearside inner sills

offside and nearside rear chassie covered in thick underseal

welding standard

Fail 3 Jun 2010 11,600 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all tyre walls

corrosion nearside bump stop

corrosion offside and nearside inner sills

offside and nearside rear chassie covered in thick underseal

Fail 26 Feb 2010 15,672 miles

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

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

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 15,383 miles

vehicle sits very low at rear

Fail 22 Jul 2008 15,262 miles

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

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

vehicle sits very low at rear

Pass 13 Jul 2007 15,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 15,050 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 14,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hydroCarbon emissions too high on idle but ok at 2000rpm

slight play in both sides of steering rack

underside soft in places

visual smoke

Pass 19 Jul 2006 14,933 miles

hydroCarbon emissions too high on idle but ok at 2000rpm

slight play in both sides of steering rack

underside soft in places

visual smoke

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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B88 FRP is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 B88 FRP, 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 B88 FRP registered?

B88 FRP is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B88 FRP safe to buy?

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