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C247 LVV

1985 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,401 mi
Last recorded67,401 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC247 LVV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2020 67,401 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing band (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing band (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch near seat belt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

inner offside wheelarch /footwell coroded

offside front headlamp cracked

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

windscreen scratched

Pass 2 Mar 2016 62,132 miles

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

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

both front wheels slightly binding

both headlamps poor condition

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 62,132 miles

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

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

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

both front wheels slightly binding

both headlamps poor condition

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 51,783 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 51,713 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,713 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 51,631 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,512 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 51,438 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 51,358 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 50,838 miles

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

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

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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C247 LVV is a 1985 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C247 LVV, 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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C247 LVV is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 August 1985.

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