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C491 HNO

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

85,435 mi
Last recorded85,435 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC491 HNO
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 85,435 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 85,422 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.17 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2021 81,505 miles

All four bumper corner's missing / no jagged edges on inspection

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tracking alignment required

Fail 3 Apr 2021 81,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Reading's 9.99 > ( Max ) 3.50 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wing to front slam panel beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

All four bumper corner's missing / no jagged edges on inspection

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tracking alignment required

Pass 24 May 2019 80,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor pan area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure wing panel to bumper fixing area (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 80,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Security of fuel pump advised on inspection

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel-arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 78,219 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 78,217 miles

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

Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 76,172 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 76,149 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 75,699 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Front number plate damaged and tarnished.

Nearside door mirror missing.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 75,699 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs corroded.

Front number plate damaged and tarnished.

Nearside door mirror missing.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 74,919 miles

Front inner wings corroded.

Fail 24 Jul 2009 74,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front inner wings corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 73,448 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 73,448 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2007 70,789 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 70,789 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 67,238 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 67,238 miles

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

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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C491 HNO is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 C491 HNO, 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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C491 HNO is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 October 1985.

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