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C47 PPK

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5,280 mi
Last recorded5,280 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC47 PPK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 5,280 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

underside has corrosion and repairs

Fail 7 Sep 2012 5,251 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

underside has corrosion and repairs

Pass 11 Nov 2011 1,381 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

chassis and suspension components rusty

front floorpan rusty

stone chips front screen

Fail 4 Nov 2011 1,381 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

chassis and suspension components rusty

front floorpan rusty

stone chips front screen

Pass 20 Aug 2010 99,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

chassis and suspension components rusty

chassis heavily undersealed

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Aug 2010 99,330 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

chassis and suspension components rusty

chassis heavily undersealed

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2009 96,473 miles

N/S/F floor repaired and corroding

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

Slight play in N/S/F streeing arm

nail in N/S/F tyre

stonechips on front windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2008 94,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chassis and suspension components rusty

floorpan very rusty

front screen stone chipped

nearside front inner arch rusty

play in steering rack

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Aug 2007 92,320 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 92,320 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 90,195 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 90,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

chassis rusty

max play in steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2005 88,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

chassis and suspension components rusty

max, play in track control arm bushes nearside front

play in rear leaf spring bushes

previous welding repairs

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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C47 PPK is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C47 PPK, 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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C47 PPK is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 August 1985.

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