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C138 HOH

1985 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,891 mi
Last recorded59,891 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC138 HOH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 59,891 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 64,863 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 64,283 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 63,963 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,023 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,068 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,754 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 54,968 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 54,216 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 54,103 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 13,711 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 13,643 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 12,471 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 11,373 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 11,371 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

servo weak

Pass 14 Oct 2006 8,588 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 8,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

servo weak but not leaking

Pass 26 May 2006 7,309 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 7,294 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C138 HOH is a 1985 Ford Capri in Orange with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C138 HOH, 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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C138 HOH is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 October 1985.

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