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B992 OUT

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,343 mi
Last recorded7,343 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB992 OUT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 7,343 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 7,286 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 6,561 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 6,559 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 May 2015 6,558 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

both front top inner wings by strut tops

condition of both front jacking points borderline

corrosion on both front brake hose ferrals

corrosion on both front inner wings at bottom and fronts

corrosion on both rear chassis rails

n/s/f tyre condition

o/s/f seat condition

o/s/f seat mounting

o/s/r seat belt fraying

rear underside corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2009 6,430 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion forming on both front inner wings under wheel arches not excessive at time of test

corrosion forming on both rear chassis sections not excessive at time of test

corrosion forming on the offside sill not excessive at time of test

Fail 30 Oct 2009 6,430 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion forming on both front inner wings under wheel arches not excessive at time of test

corrosion forming on both rear chassis sections not excessive at time of test

corrosion forming on the offside sill not excessive at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2008 6,427 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight corrosion at front inner wing at nearside and under floor

Pass 27 Sep 2005 6,131 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 6,130 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

condition of rear chassis rails

corrosion & repairs to front inner wings

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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B992 OUT is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc 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 B992 OUT, 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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B992 OUT is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 June 1985.

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