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C679 OBD

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,758 mi
Last recorded27,758 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC679 OBD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 27,758 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle seal leaking oil

Fail 11 Jun 2020 27,758 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear axle seal leaking oil

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 27,460 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 27,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder leaking inside drum (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 26,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Coolant leak bottom of radiator ()

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

Nearside Front slight corrosion to inner wheel arch upper suspension component

Nearside slight corrosion to inside door sill

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Aug 2016 26,121 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Coolant leak bottom of radiator ()

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

Nearside Front slight corrosion to inner wheel arch upper suspension component

Nearside slight corrosion to inside door sill

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 23,436 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 23,436 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 17,965 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 17,931 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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C679 OBD is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C679 OBD, 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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C679 OBD is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 November 1985.

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