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C531 UDD

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,913 mi
Last recorded74,913 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC531 UDD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 74,913 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 74,908 miles

Indicator switch faulty With lights on left turn makes main beam come on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 74,900 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty With lights on left turn makes main beam come on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 74,798 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 74,717 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 74,694 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 74,694 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 74,598 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 74,598 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,360 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 74,358 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.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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C531 UDD is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C531 UDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C531 UDD registered?

C531 UDD is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 November 1985.

Is C531 UDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C531 UDD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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