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C171 GGS

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,351 mi
Last recorded16,351 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC171 GGS
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 16,351 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 16,333 miles

Vehicle underbody corroded

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly dim

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 16,333 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly dim

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 16,144 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 15,311 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 15,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,871 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 14,871 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 14,490 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 13,707 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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C171 GGS is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C171 GGS, 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 C171 GGS registered?

C171 GGS is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 December 1985.

Is C171 GGS safe to buy?

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