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C174 LFE

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

55,391 mi
Last recorded55,391 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC174 LFE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 55,391 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 55,391 miles

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

nearside front sill corroded

offside front sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,962 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 54,961 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,374 miles

brake pipes coverd with grease

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 54,374 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes coverd with grease

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,678 miles

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

no rear seat belts at time of test

parts of car corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2013 53,678 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

parts of car corroded

no rear seat belts at time of test

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 52,954 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes coverd in oil @ grease

Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,257 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

all wheels lightly binding

slight play in the offside steering rack

underside corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2011 52,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes covered in grease

all wheels lightly binding

slight play in the offside steering rack

underside corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes are covered in thick grease

both front and rear bumpers are damaged by corrosion

both front wings are detatched by corrosion

rear valance is heavily corroded and holed

windscreen delaminating and cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2010 51,573 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes are covered in thick grease

both front and rear bumpers are damaged by corrosion

both front wings are detatched by corrosion

rear valance is heavily corroded and holed

windscreen delaminating and cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,716 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear w/arches rusty and o/s/f jacking point rusty both sills rusty

Fail 23 Mar 2009 50,714 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear w/arches rusty and o/s/f jacking point rusty both sills rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,970 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 49,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 48,879 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 47,356 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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C174 LFE is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 C174 LFE, 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 C174 LFE registered?

C174 LFE is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 November 1985.

Is C174 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C174 LFE shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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