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C440 GJW

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,293 mi
Last recorded57,293 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC440 GJW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 57,293 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front wing damaged

offside wing rusty lower edge & inner wing, front lower cross member rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2013 57,293 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front wing damaged

offside wing rusty lower edge & inner wing, front lower cross member rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,235 miles

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

rusty o/s/f wing & front lower valance, rear chassis rails, body panels

slight blow n/s/front manifold area

Fail 4 Oct 2012 56,208 miles

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

rusty o/s/f wing & front lower valance, rear chassis rails, body panels

slight blow n/s/front manifold area

Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s/front inner wheel arch ruswty

Fail 22 Sep 2011 55,181 miles

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

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s/front inner wheel arch ruswty

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,376 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s door mirror missing.

surface corrosion o/s & n/s rear chassis rails. front lower valance o/s & n/s rear lower wings. o/s/f outer sill at rear o/s/f wing lower

Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,142 miles

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

chassis rail rusty o/s & n/s rear & o/s/f wing lower.

o/s/f door mirror damaged. slight play in centre prop mounting.

Fail 24 Sep 2009 51,128 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

chassis rail rusty o/s & n/s rear & o/s/f wing lower.

o/s/f door mirror damaged. slight play in centre prop mounting.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 51,107 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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C440 GJW is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C440 GJW, 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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C440 GJW is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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