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C110 XOW

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

88,055 mi
Last recorded88,055 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC110 XOW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 88,055 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 88,055 miles

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

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure front to back (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose rear (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking hose (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing ant roll bar split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose bolt lose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged outer cover burn off (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 86,608 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front inner wings rusting and front slam panel rusted and rear chassis rails by spring shaccles rusty

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

osf floor and jacking point very rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2010 86,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front inner wings rusting and front slam panel rusted and rear chassis rails by spring shaccles rusty

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

osf floor and jacking point very rusty

Pass 14 May 2009 83,030 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

both sills corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s wing mirror missing

n/s/ fuel pipes insecure

n/s/f wheel binding close to limits

o/s/f sill damaged

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Apr 2009 83,025 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both sills corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s fuel pipes insecure

n/s wing mirror missing

o/s/f sill damaged

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

oil leaks

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate slightly water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2007 83,025 miles

see adv sheet660557127308

Fail 23 Nov 2007 83,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to suspension componants

dampness around fuel filter

dampness around steering rack

diff oil leaks

exhaust rubber mounts badly age cracked

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/f chassis rail corroded badly

n/s/f door mirror missing

n/s/f jacking point badly damaged

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear numberplate lights in poor condition

slight play in both front wheel bearings

welding repairs to both inner wings & around strut top mounts

Fail 28 Oct 2006 83,025 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advanace corrosion to under bonnet

advance corrosion to underside of vehicle

battery insecure

battery tray in poor condition

engine oil leaks

exhaust heavly corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front discs heavly corroded

front number plate cracked

metal brake pipes heavly corroeded

n/s/f tyre on legal limit at time of test only

n/s/f wing mirror missing

rear diff oil leaks

rear wiper in poor condition

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

stonr chips in windscreen

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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C110 XOW is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 C110 XOW, 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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C110 XOW is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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