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C315 RPC

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,843 mi
Last recorded2,843 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC315 RPC
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 2,843 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 2,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2017 98,657 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 94,955 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 94,955 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure O/S N/S SPLIT PIN MISSING (2.4.G.3a)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp O/S N/S (1.1.A.3f)

Front position lamp(s) not working O/S N/S (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 86,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 79,964 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 73,084 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 73,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 66,671 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 65,787 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 65,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 64,424 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 63,023 miles

both rear hand brake levers slightly sticking

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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C315 RPC is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C315 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 C315 RPC registered?

C315 RPC is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 October 1985.

Is C315 RPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C315 RPC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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