MOT Status
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69,737 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
STEARING RACK LEAKING MINOR
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
STEARING RACK LEAKING MINOR
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Battery loose but not insecure.
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Slight corrosion in both front inner wheel arches.
Battery insecure
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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C81 MFT is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 C81 MFT, 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 C81 MFT registered?
C81 MFT is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 September 1985.
Is C81 MFT safe to buy?
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