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C665 YPW

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

55,534 mi
Last recorded55,534 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC665 YPW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 55,534 miles

Both rear tyres have cracking in side walls.

O/s/f floor corroded outside prescribed area.

Vehicle has had extensive corrosion repairs and is showing general deterioration.

Fail 7 May 2010 55,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Both rear tyres have cracking in side walls.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/s/f floor corroded outside prescribed area.

Vehicle has had extensive corrosion repairs and is showing general deterioration.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,402 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 55,400 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Vehicle has corrosion within prescribed areas but not considered excessive.

Vehicle has excessive corrosion outside prescribed area.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 55,196 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 55,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 55,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

N/s/f and o/s/f floor excessively corroded outside prescribed area.

Vehicle has extensive underbody corrosion showing numerous repaired areas.

Pass 7 Oct 2006 55,017 miles

Vehicle showes extensive underside corrosion and binding brakes due to very long periods of not being used and parked on road.At time of testing all requirements were met.

Fail 3 Jul 2006 55,011 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

O/s/f floor corroded outside prescribed area.Front lower valance corroded.

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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C665 YPW is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc 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 C665 YPW, 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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C665 YPW is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 August 1985.

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