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C489 XPR

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

62,392 mi
Last recorded62,392 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC489 XPR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 62,392 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 62,351 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,146 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 61,868 miles

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.

Pass 16 Nov 2018 61,445 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 60,883 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 60,227 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 60,205 miles

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.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 59,501 miles

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.

Fail 8 Oct 2015 59,501 miles

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.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 58,858 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

rear diff has slight oil leak

underside corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2014 58,843 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,154 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 57,505 miles

brake pipes have slight corrosion

underside corrosion (not excessive)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,844 miles

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)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 56,837 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,066 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 55,339 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 55,339 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,577 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 54,577 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 53,534 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 52,570 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 51,626 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 51,626 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

unable to open tailgate

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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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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