MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,392 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Some under vehicle suspension components starting to corrode Vehicle body becoming corroded in areas
Vehicle body corroded
Vehicle chassis starting to corrode in areas
both Rear Shock absorbers have slight corrosion to the casing
n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arches very corroded
o/s floor pan corroded just outside prescribed area
oil leaks
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Nearside outer / inner sill very corroded
Rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Some under vehicle suspension components starting to corrode Vehicle body becoming corroded in areas
Vehicle body corroded
Vehicle chassis starting to corrode in areas
both Rear Shock absorbers have slight corrosion to the casing
n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arches very corroded
o/s floor pan corroded just outside prescribed area
oil leaks
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Some under vehicle suspension components starting to corrode
Vehicle body becoming corroded in areas
Vehicle chassis starting to corrode in areas
both Rear Shock absorbers have slight corrosion to the casing
n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arches very corroded
o/s floor pan corroded just outside prescribed area
slight oil leak
Rear brake pipes starting to corrode.
Some under vehicle suspension components starting to corrode.
Vehicle body becoming corroded in areas.
Vehicle chassis starting to corrode in areas.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play
all brake pipes becoming corroded inareas
all under vehicle suspension components becoming corroded in areas
both Rear Shock absorbers have slight corrosion to the casing
both front tyres perished
n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arches very corroded
o/s floor pan corroded just outside prescribed area
slight oil leak
under body corroded
vehicle body becoming corroded in areas
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all brake pipes becoming corroded inareas
all under vehicle suspension components becoming corroded in areas
both front tyres perished
n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arches very corroded
o/s floor pan corroded just outside prescribed area
slight oil leak
vehicle body becoming corroded in areas
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all brake pipes becoming corroded in areas
all under vehicle suspension components becoming corroded in areas
n/s/f floor pan corroded just outside prescribed area
vehicle body becoming corroded in areas
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner to outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor to valance panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor to valance panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner to outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
All brake pipes becoming corroded in areas.
All under vehicle suspension components becoming corroded in areas
Front tyres are close to limit
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion just outside of prescribe area (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle body becoming corroded in areas
n/s/f floor pan corroded just outside prescribed area.
All brake pipes becoming corroded in areas
Front and rear brake hose ferrules becoming corroded.
Vehicle body is corroded in areas but not considered as excessive.
Vehicle chassis is corroded in areas but not considered as excessive.
All brake pipes becoming corroded in areas
Front and rear brake hose ferrules becoming corroded.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Vehicle body is corroded in areas but not considered as excessive.
Vehicle chassis is corroded in areas but not considered as excessive.
rear brake pipes corroding
rear diff has slight oil leak
underside corrosion
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake pipes corroding
rear diff has slight oil leak
underside corrosion
Engine emits blue smoke when idling.
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front number plate cracked.
General corrosion all round vehicle body/underside/around headlamps etc.
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
brake pipes have slight corrosion
underside corrosion (not excessive)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
fan belt noisey
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
unable to open tailgate
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C489 XPR is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 C489 XPR, 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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C489 XPR is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 November 1985.
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