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C716 YVF

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,882 mi
Last recorded98,882 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC716 YVF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 98,882 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 98,871 miles

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))

Pass 8 May 2018 92,959 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 92,959 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 92,958 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 87,359 miles

coolant leak

n/s/f shock damp

n/s/f tyre 2mm

radiator poor

steering arms play

Fail 20 Apr 2017 87,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,875 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 81,856 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2015 75,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2015 75,565 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 75,110 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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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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What year was C716 YVF registered?

C716 YVF is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 September 1985.

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