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C616 WRU

1985 Ford Capri

Maroon Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,799 mi
Last recorded2,799 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC616 WRU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 2,799 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 2,706 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion hole in offside outer sill not structual

Pass 14 Sep 2007 98,948 miles

corrosion hole in offside outer sill

Fail 14 Sep 2007 98,948 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

small corrosion hole in offside outer sill

Pass 21 Sep 2006 94,272 miles

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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C616 WRU is a 1985 Ford Capri in Maroon with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C616 WRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C616 WRU?

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What year was C616 WRU registered?

C616 WRU is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is C616 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C616 WRU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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