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C806 BHX

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,220 mi
Last recorded88,220 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC806 BHX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 88,220 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 88,191 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 87,926 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 87,839 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 87,283 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 85,500 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 85,495 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 84,829 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 84,829 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 82,693 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 82,693 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 79,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to outside wall of n/s front tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2012 74,352 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

advice front brake pipe rusted

advice n/s head lamp dim

Fail 17 Sep 2012 74,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advice head lamp beam dim

advice n/s and o/s front brake pipes rusted

Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,496 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,953 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,798 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 61,071 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 58,273 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 58,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 54,115 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 53,751 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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C806 BHX is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C806 BHX, 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 C806 BHX registered?

C806 BHX is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 December 1985.

Is C806 BHX safe to buy?

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