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C262 PPM

1985 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,238 mi
Last recorded85,238 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC262 PPM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2024 85,238 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting *BOTH* sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under the bonnet passenger side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting *BOTH* sills holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust broken NOT secure (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

**ALL** steering and suspension components are slightly corroding

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs slightly corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 85,078 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 84,618 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 84,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner valence at head lamp corroded

Offside Front tyre deflated

Pass 6 Sep 2014 83,430 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 82,697 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 79,300 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 74,588 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 74,588 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 74,494 miles

advise metal brake pipes showing signs of corrossion

Pass 10 Jul 2007 73,474 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 73,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 70,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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C262 PPM is a 1985 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C262 PPM, 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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C262 PPM is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 August 1985.

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