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B919 PDD

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

77,152 mi
Last recorded77,152 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB919 PDD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 77,152 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight rear brake binding - application uneven

Pass 2 Sep 2022 77,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside rear - operation uneven (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 77,103 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 77,051 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 77,043 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

nearside rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 14 May 2018 77,043 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

nearside rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2017 76,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack & pipe (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2016 76,850 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

movement in drivers seat runners

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 6 May 2016 76,850 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

movement in drivers seat runners

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,634 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 17 Apr 2015 75,634 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 23 Apr 2014 73,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perishing

slight wear - offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perishing

slight wear - offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,146 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 29 Apr 2013 72,146 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 2 May 2012 72,007 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 May 2012 72,007 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,886 miles

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

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

internal corrosion front brake discs

slight cracking of offside & nearside rear tyre side wall - outer

Pass 1 May 2009 71,864 miles

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

internal corrosion offside & nearside front brake disc

offside & nearside rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2008 71,836 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 71,836 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 4 May 2007 71,794 miles

slight perishing of offside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2006 71,763 miles

o/s/r tyre approaching minimum and perishing

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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B919 PDD is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 B919 PDD, 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 B919 PDD registered?

B919 PDD is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 March 1985.

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