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C550 EMU

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

52,892 mi
Last recorded52,892 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC550 EMU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,892 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 52,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 41,108 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 41,097 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,575 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 40,575 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

osr brake slight bind

Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,226 miles

rear brake pipe across axle slightly corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

os rear shock heavily corroded but not leaking

Fail 7 Apr 2009 38,226 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

os rear shock heavily corroded but not leaking

rear brake pipe across axle slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2008 35,171 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,170 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 28,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

floor corroded o/s/f

Pass 15 Apr 2006 23,597 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 23,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre side wall cracking

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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C550 EMU is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc 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 C550 EMU, 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 C550 EMU registered?

C550 EMU is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 December 1985.

Is C550 EMU safe to buy?

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