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C338 OUF

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,125 mi
Last recorded27,125 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC338 OUF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,125 miles

exhaust system slight corrosion

front number plate slight damage

front wheel bearings slight noise

nearside front tyre wall slight perishing

windscreen nearside slight crack

Fail 7 Aug 2009 27,124 miles

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)

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

exhaust system slight corrosion

front number plate slight damage

front wheel bearings slight noise

nearside front tyre wall slight perishing

windscreen nearside slight crack

Pass 26 Jul 2008 25,862 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades slight deteriation

front number plate slight damage

Pass 28 Jul 2007 24,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front flexi brake hose ferrules slight corrosion

front number plate slight damage

nearside front floor corroded

nearside rear inner sill slight corrosion

offside front inner wing headlamp panel slight corrosion

offside rear flexi brake hose ferrule slight corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2006 21,976 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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C338 OUF is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C338 OUF, 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 C338 OUF registered?

C338 OUF is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 September 1985.

Is C338 OUF safe to buy?

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