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C899 EMC

1985 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,039 mi
Last recorded19,039 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC899 EMC
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,039 miles

offside door mirror cracked

play in steering

front brake discs rusty

minor rust patches

Fail 18 Mar 2008 19,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

front brake discs rusty

minor rust patches

offside door mirror cracked

play in steering

Pass 16 Jun 2006 11,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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C899 EMC is a 1985 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C899 EMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C899 EMC registered?

C899 EMC is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 September 1985.

Is C899 EMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C899 EMC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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