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B916 RRU

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,603 mi
Last recorded34,603 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB916 RRU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 34,603 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 34,284 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 33,916 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 33,730 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 33,645 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 33,408 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 33,333 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 33,327 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 32,401 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 31,934 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 31,353 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,512 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,515 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 29,515 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 28,778 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 27,766 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

exhaust emissions just pass

Pass 26 May 2009 26,387 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight brake imballance on rear

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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B916 RRU is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B916 RRU, 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

How do I check the history of B916 RRU?

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What year was B916 RRU registered?

B916 RRU is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B916 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B916 RRU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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