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C558 LRR

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,665 mi
Last recorded13,665 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC558 LRR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 13,665 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2017 13,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 13,594 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 13,594 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 13,348 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 13,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 13,096 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 13,094 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 12,042 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 12,041 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 11,252 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 11,249 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 8,740 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 8,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C558 LRR is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C558 LRR, 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 C558 LRR registered?

C558 LRR is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C558 LRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C558 LRR shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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