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C318 VPL

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

37,861 mi
Last recorded37,861 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC318 VPL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 May 2021 37,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced innerwing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near rear spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower boot floor wells both sides to inner wheelarches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 37,657 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018

complete underneath covered in black underbody sealer

Fail 15 Jun 2018

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength welding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 36,251 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 36,122 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 35,501 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 35,489 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch on to floor also botto of wing on inner side (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings right at back near leaf spring bolt point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch going on to floor also bottom of inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear in places (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 34,069 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

corroded exhaust system.

no o/s rear seat belt

Fail 5 Feb 2015 34,066 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

corroded exhaust system.

no o/s rear seat belt

Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,085 miles

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 9 Jan 2014 33,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,274 miles

no o/s rear seat belt.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 31,270 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

no o/s rear seat belt.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 29,430 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 29,427 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 21,040 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 21,040 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 17,287 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 16,188 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 16,188 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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C318 VPL is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 C318 VPL, 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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C318 VPL is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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