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C55 MYJ

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

22,625 mi
Last recorded22,625 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC55 MYJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 22,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 22,581 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe leaking to nearside rear wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 22,555 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 22,555 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 12,329 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 12,329 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 6,552 miles

offside front inner wing panel corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2012 1,022 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2011 95,691 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall/tread perishing

offside front outer chassis under wing corroding

offside front tyre tread perishing

Pass 6 Oct 2010 89,512 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 82,343 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 77,956 miles

ADVISE N/S FRONT CHASSIS STARTING TO RUST

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 73,142 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 73,061 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 69,649 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 66,256 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 66,224 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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C55 MYJ is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C55 MYJ, 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 C55 MYJ registered?

C55 MYJ is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 November 1985.

Is C55 MYJ safe to buy?

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