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B961 FAM

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,074 mi
Last recorded36,074 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB961 FAM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 36,074 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Aug 2022 35,890 miles

N/S front inner wheel arch is corroded and holed.

N/S rear box section is corroded around rear spring hanger.

O/S front inner wheel arch is corroded and holed.

O/S rear box section around spring hanger is corroded.

O/S rear inner wheel arch is corroded and holed.

Rear bumper is corroded.

Fail 10 May 2022 35,888 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

N/S front inner wheel arch is corroded and holed.

N/S rear box section around rear spring hanger is corroded

O/S front inner wheel arch is corroded and holed.

O/S rear box section around rear spring hanger is corroded.

O/S rear inner wheel arch is corroded and hold.

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 35,374 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 34,120 miles

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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B961 FAM is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B961 FAM, 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

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What year was B961 FAM registered?

B961 FAM is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 March 1985.

Is B961 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B961 FAM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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