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C260 RPC

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

50,156 mi
Last recorded50,156 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC260 RPC
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 50,156 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sill undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front body and suspensions components corroded and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear body and suspensions components corroded and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 50,017 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting open door - in left corner area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 48,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 48,333 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated as marked (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 47,103 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 57,026 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 57,024 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 55,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2017 50,932 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 50,932 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 46,920 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion around both suspension leg top mounts

Pass 13 Apr 2015 40,702 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 40,426 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 35,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 35,537 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2013 33,340 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 33,340 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,177 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 26,345 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 26,342 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

N/S/F Chassis - Corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 25,279 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 25,120 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 24,410 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 20,561 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 20,561 miles

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

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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C260 RPC is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 C260 RPC, 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 C260 RPC registered?

C260 RPC is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 September 1985.

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