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C139 OHF

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,022 mi
Last recorded1,022 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC139 OHF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 1,022 miles

under vehicle surface corrsion

Pass 30 May 2018 989 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2017 99,586 miles

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 25 May 2016 98,101 miles

Body has slight corrosion under sealed (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 98,096 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion under sealed (6.1.B.2)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,312 miles

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

under body under sealed

Fail 8 Apr 2015 96,305 miles

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

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

under body under sealed

Pass 3 Apr 2014 94,447 miles

rear axle bushers , brake pipes .heavily under sealed

Pass 11 Apr 2013 93,481 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 91,663 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 91,659 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 90,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 90,358 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 88,198 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 87,618 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play at offside steering rack

Fail 24 Sep 2008 87,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play at offside steering rack

Pass 11 Oct 2007 85,504 miles

both front brake flexi hoses metal ferrules corroded

corrosion to front and rear chassis

corrosion to n/s/f suspension top mount under bonnet

corrosion to o/s and n/s front floors and inner wheel arches

engine oil leaks

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall .o/s/f tyre starting to perish on inner sidewall

n/s/r antiroll bar inner bush on axle has slight play .o/s/r outer bush starting to deteriorate

o/s/f antiroll bar outer bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/r exhaust rubbing on heat sheild

power steering rack damp with oil

Fail 8 Oct 2007 85,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brake flexi hoses metal ferrules corroded

corrosion to front and rear chassis

corrosion to n/s/f suspension top mount under bonnet

corrosion to o/s and n/s front floors and inner wheel arches

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheelarch around suspension top mount

engine oil leaks

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall .o/s/f tyre starting to perish on inner sidewall

n/s/r antiroll bar inner bush on axle has slight play .o/s/r outer bush starting to deteriorate

o/s/f antiroll bar outer bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/r exhaust rubbing on heat sheild

power steering rack damp with oil

Pass 8 Nov 2006 83,260 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 83,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres starting to perish/split

play in o/s steering rack

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2005 80,692 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 80,692 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front brake flexi hoses metal ferrels corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

corrosion around o/s/f suspension top mounting

corrosion to all rear chassis and floors

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to o/s and n/s front floors

danage and corrosion to o/s and n/s front jacking points

engine oil leak

play in n/s track rod end

play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight blow o/s exhaust front pipe

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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C139 OHF is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C139 OHF, 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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C139 OHF is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 December 1985.

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