MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s/f shock damp
n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipe corroded
o/s/f floor and inner arch corroded
o/s/f wheel bearing play
front indicators loose
n/s/f inner arch corroded
front brake pads getting low
rear anti roll bar bushes perished and split
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
front brake pads getting low
front indicators loose
n/s/f inner arch corroded
n/s/f shock damp
n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipe corroded
o/s/f floor and inner arch corroded
o/s/f wheel bearing play
rear anti roll bar bushes perished and split
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer arch (2.4.A.3)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both need adjusting (8.2.3)
both front indicators loose
front brake pads getting low
n/s/f inner arch corroded
n/s/f shock damp
n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded
o/s/f floor and inner arch corroded
o/s/f wheel bearing play
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
rear anti roll bar bushes perished and split
coolant leak
n/s/f shock damp
n/s/f tyre 2mm
radiator poor
steering arms play
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
coolant leak
n/s/f shock damp
n/s/f tyre 2mm
o/s/f head light loose
radiator poor
steering arms play
All tyres perished
Coolant level low
Corrosion to offside front wheel arche
Front tyres getting low
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in both steering arms
Rear trailing arm bushes perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering locking device insecure Track rod locking nut (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
All tyres perished
Coolant level low
Corrosion to offside front wheel arche
Front tyres getting low
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in both steering arms
Rear trailing arm bushes perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
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C716 YVF is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C716 YVF, 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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C716 YVF is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 September 1985.
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