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C266 OTF

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,892 mi
Last recorded18,892 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC266 OTF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 18,892 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 18,892 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 18,892 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 18,892 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 18,863 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 18,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 18,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 18,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

slight play in steering rack at o/s

Fail 10 Jun 2010 18,314 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

slight play in steering rack at o/s

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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C266 OTF is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C266 OTF, 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 C266 OTF registered?

C266 OTF is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 26 November 1985.

Is C266 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C266 OTF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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