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C351 OJM

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,157 mi
Last recorded23,157 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC351 OJM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2011 23,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 18,555 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine smokes

movement in both front seats but secure to the floor

n/s/f brake pipe is corroded

play in the steering rack

rear brake pipes are coved in undersill

under vehicle has had lot of welding and is very corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2009 18,480 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine smokes

n/s/f brake pipe is corroded

rear brake pipes are coverd in undersill carnt cheak pipes for corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2007 17,127 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 17,122 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 15,067 miles

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

corrosion has started on both rear sills

rear seats removed

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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C351 OJM is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C351 OJM, 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 C351 OJM registered?

C351 OJM is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 December 1985.

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