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C371 RGX

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,549 mi
Last recorded14,549 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC371 RGX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2015 14,549 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 14,478 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion uner vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2009 14,440 miles

surface rust evident to underside of vehicle but not considered excessive

Pass 15 Aug 2008 14,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 14,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 14,258 miles

FUEL LINES STARTING TO CORRODE, FRONT TO REAR

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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C371 RGX 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 C371 RGX, 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 C371 RGX registered?

C371 RGX is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 August 1985.

Is C371 RGX safe to buy?

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