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C825 FGL

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,054 mi
Last recorded51,054 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC825 FGL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 51,054 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 49,514 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 49,514 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 48,854 miles

Front modified brake hose requires securing to suspension leg n/s and o/s

Fail 7 Jun 2021 48,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control to antiroll bar and inner subframe bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn antiroll bar and inner subframe bush es worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front modified brake hose requires securing to suspension leg n/s and o/s

Pass 16 Aug 2017 48,777 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 48,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake servo slightly corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2014 48,686 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 47,838 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 47,837 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 47,835 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 47,546 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 47,546 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009
Fail 1 Aug 2009 47,139 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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C825 FGL is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C825 FGL, 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 C825 FGL registered?

C825 FGL is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 October 1985.

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