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C580 JWA

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

15,909 mi
Last recorded15,909 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC580 JWA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 15,909 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 25,411 miles

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

slight rack play

Fail 19 Nov 2008 25,411 miles

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Oil leak

slight rack play

Fail 15 Nov 2008 25,300 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 25,167 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear spring bolts very long

Pass 22 Nov 2007 19,720 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FUEL PIPES INSECURE

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 19,701 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FUEL PIPES INSECURE

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 2,647 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 2,637 miles

Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device missing (2.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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C580 JWA is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 C580 JWA, 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 C580 JWA registered?

C580 JWA is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 October 1985.

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