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C456 HOA

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,261 mi
Last recorded87,261 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC456 HOA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 87,261 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 84,763 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 83,930 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 82,449 miles

Crack in windscreen outside swept area.

Driver's seat bolts slightly loose.

Fail 18 May 2018 82,429 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Front suspension locking device ineffective Strut top nuts not staked. (2.5.A.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Crack in windscreen outside swept area.

Driver's seat bolts slightly loose.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 77,860 miles

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

corrosion offside front inner wing.

slight play in nearside steering rack mounting.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Superficial cracks in rear tyres.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 73,936 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Superficial cracks in rear tyres.

Pass 17 May 2011 67,202 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 63,951 miles

185/70/13 tyres on front and 205/60/13 tyres on rear

Air filter missing

Battery insecure

Slight corrosion on floor pan

Fail 20 May 2010 63,950 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

185/70/13 tyres on front and 205/60/13 tyres on rear

Air filter missing

Battery insecure

Slight corrosion on floor pan

Fail 1 May 2009 61,389 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 61,389 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 57,495 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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C456 HOA is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C456 HOA, 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 C456 HOA registered?

C456 HOA is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 October 1985.

Is C456 HOA safe to buy?

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