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C720 JCX

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,898 mi
Last recorded46,898 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC720 JCX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009 46,898 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 45,225 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 42,139 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 42,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C720 JCX is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C720 JCX, 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

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What year was C720 JCX registered?

C720 JCX is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 October 1985.

Is C720 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C720 JCX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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