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B992 PAD

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,226 mi
Last recorded24,226 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB992 PAD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 24,226 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 24,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 May 2024 24,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 23,201 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lock to lock check [wheels hanging] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 22,460 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 22,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 20,852 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 20,847 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 18,589 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 18,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 17,249 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 12,615 miles

both front strut yop mountings stiff in operation

Fail 14 Nov 2016 12,615 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front strut yop mountings stiff in operation

Pass 20 Nov 2015 4,150 miles

O/s & n/s/r inner wheel arches undersealed. Unable to inspect fully.

Fail 18 Nov 2015 4,150 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bay panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Foot well (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Underside of floor. (2.4.A.3)

O/s & n/s/r inner wheel arches undersealed. Unable to inspect fully.

Pass 12 Jul 2014 97,947 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 93,318 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 93,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 88,995 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 88,995 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 88,386 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 88,375 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

centre exhaust rubber splitting

exhaust blowing on joint

front and rear number plates dealminated

front brake pads worn low

front discs corroded

offside front antiroll bar bushes badly perished

rear handbrake arms have little movement

reverse lights not working

various oil leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2010 87,627 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 86,666 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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B992 PAD is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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