MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,697 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Adjusters seized (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough also has lots of lift in rack ends before rack arms (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering system excessively rough also has lots of lift in rack ends before rack arms (2.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
engine running rough
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside + offside front slam panel to wing surface corrosion
Nearside + offside rear inner sills + chassis rails surface corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front inner wheel arch to chassis rail surface corrosion
Nearside Front wheel slightly binding
alternator belt slightly perished
reverse lamps inoperative
slight movement in inner arms/rack
surface corrosion to nearside + offside front inner wheel arches (rear of)
surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner + outer valances
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside + offside front slam panel to wing surface corrosion
Nearside + offside rear inner sills + chassis rails surface corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front inner wheel arch to chassis rail surface corrosion
Nearside Front wheel slightly binding
alternator belt slightly perished
reverse lamps inoperative
slight movement in inner arms/rack
surface corrosion to nearside + offside front inner wheel arches (rear of)
surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner + outer valances
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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C540 RGW is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 C540 RGW, 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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C540 RGW is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 September 1985.
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