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B987 XEU

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,292 mi
Last recorded5,292 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB987 XEU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 5,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 5,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 4,796 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2011 2,041 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre wall cracking

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2010 98,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f inner rack joint slight play

surface corrosion front crossmember and rear chassis

Fail 14 Jun 2010 98,650 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f inner rack joint slight play

surface corrosion front crossmember and rear chassis

Pass 15 Jun 2009 94,718 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged..

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated...

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2009 94,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front number plate slightly damaged..

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated...

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 May 2007 94,325 miles

advisory items as VT32 213859237110

Fail 19 May 2007 94,321 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both wiper blades deteriorating

rear brakes out of balance - offside low

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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B987 XEU is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B987 XEU, 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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B987 XEU is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 February 1985.

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