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C533 MVK

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,834 mi
Last recorded26,834 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC533 MVK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing top (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing top (2.4.A.3)

front valance corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 10,092 miles

Offside Front corrosion to valance area

Pass 19 Sep 2014 19,954 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 17,737 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 15,295 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise light corrosion to nearside front inner wing

advise light corrosion to offside rear wheelarch

slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 9 Sep 2011 14,683 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 14,672 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 1,348 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 4,698 miles

FUEL PIPES ON FRONT SUB FRAME CLIP MISSING

OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHT BIND

Fail 11 Aug 2009 4,669 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2007 92,482 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 97,072 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 97,949 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C533 MVK is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C533 MVK, 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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What year was C533 MVK registered?

C533 MVK is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 October 1985.

Is C533 MVK safe to buy?

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