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C137 VHA

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,581 mi
Last recorded5,581 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC137 VHA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 5,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 5,559 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 5,232 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 5,226 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush worn/loose. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corroded x2 places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 1,988 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 1,983 miles

Boot lid component insecure damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 1,142 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 1,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 537 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 337 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 99,415 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 99,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,933 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 97,192 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 97,185 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 94,907 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 93,217 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 92,100 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

wipers starting to smear

Fail 8 Nov 2008 92,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Nov 2007 91,484 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 89,696 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 89,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Feb 2006 87,394 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 87,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

oil leak

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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C137 VHA is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc 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 C137 VHA, 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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C137 VHA is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 August 1985.

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