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C841 OBL

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,079 mi
Last recorded46,079 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC841 OBL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2008 46,079 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front floors have been welded inside

much surface rust under vehicle and chassis

rear chassis both sides by springs verry rusty

top mounts inner wings verry rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2008 46,079 miles

both front floors have been welded inside

much surface rust under vehicle and chassis

rear chassis both sides by springs verry rusty

top mounts inner wings verry rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2007 41,344 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,124 miles

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

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

nearside and offside floor pans rusted and holed †not within 30cm of load bearing points

nearside parking brake effort on limit

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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C841 OBL is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc 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 C841 OBL, 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 C841 OBL registered?

C841 OBL is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 October 1985.

Is C841 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C841 OBL 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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