MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,252 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))
middle exhaust blow
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing near leaf spring (6.1.3 (c) (i))
middle exhaust blow
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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C229 FCY is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C229 FCY, 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 C229 FCY registered?
C229 FCY is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C229 FCY safe to buy?
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