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C157 NCF

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,665 mi
Last recorded16,665 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC157 NCF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 16,665 miles

Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,909 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 12,445 miles

Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 8,876 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 8,865 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

GENERAL VEHICLE CORROSION

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f inner wheel arch floor corrosion

o/s sill to floor corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2010 7,985 miles

GENERAL VEHICLE CORROSION

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

REAR EXHUAST MOUNT DETERIORATED

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

o/s & n/s/r outer floor to arches corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2009 7,033 miles

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

general vehicle corrosion

o/s/f sill panels to floor corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2008 6,261 miles

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

front no/plate cracked

general vehicle corrosion underside

o/s/f floor corroded through jack point

Fail 21 Jul 2008 6,261 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

front no/plate cracked

general vehicle corrosion underside

o/s/f floor corroded through jack point

Pass 16 Jul 2007 5,039 miles

N/S/F LOWER INNER WHEEL ARCH TO FLOOR CORRODED THROUGH & O/S WEAK

O/S/F SILL TO FLOOR CORRDED

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 3,008 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 3,008 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 1,151 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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C157 NCF is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C157 NCF, 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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What year was C157 NCF registered?

C157 NCF is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C157 NCF safe to buy?

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