MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,059 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all suspention slightly corroded
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper ends missing (6.1.C.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
all tyres slightly out of shape
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
all tyres slightly out of shape
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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B899 SRU is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B899 SRU, 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 B899 SRU registered?
B899 SRU is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 April 1985.
Is B899 SRU safe to buy?
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