MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,292 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
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)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in nearside steering rack
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
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
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
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
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
advisory items as VT32 213859237110
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?
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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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