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C844 ULE

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,980 mi
Last recorded75,980 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC844 ULE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 75,980 miles

Oil leak

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

offside front inner arch slightly corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

rear metal brake pipe slightly damaged

slight clonking noise from front suspension

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 1 Sep 2010 75,975 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

offside front inner arch slightly corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

rear metal brake pipe slightly damaged

slight clonking noise from front suspension

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Nov 2008 75,947 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 75,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 75,515 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 75,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 73,705 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 73,705 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2005 72,107 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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C844 ULE is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C844 ULE, 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 C844 ULE registered?

C844 ULE is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 November 1985.

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