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C307 RGU

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,137 mi
Last recorded60,137 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC307 RGU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 60,137 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 59,259 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2017 58,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2016 57,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror insecure

items removed from view prior to testing vehicle

Fail 8 Feb 2016 57,687 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror insecure

items removed from view prior to testing vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 57,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 6 Jan 2014 57,369 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,205 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 57,205 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 57,049 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,049 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,911 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 56,914 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 56,310 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 56,310 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 55,884 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 55,587 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 55,257 miles

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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C307 RGU is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C307 RGU, 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 C307 RGU registered?

C307 RGU is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 August 1985.

Is C307 RGU safe to buy?

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