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ExpiredMileage
9,309 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and undersealed all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting boot (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and undersealed all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
play in front bearings
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
play in front bearings
brake pipes corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail (6.1.A.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
brake pipes corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all brake hoses ferulls corroded
battery insecure
both rear bump stops missing
difficult to be sure of all welding repairs due to underseal application
nearside passenger seat not 100% secure
slight play in steering rack
surface corrosion to brake discs
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
all brake hoses ferulls corroded
battery insecure
both rear bump stops missing
difficult to be sure of all welding repairs due to underseal application
nearside passenger seat not 100% secure
slight play in steering rack
surface corrosion to brake discs
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B895 BEW is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 B895 BEW, 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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B895 BEW is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 January 1985.
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