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C950 NCH

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,030 mi
Last recorded44,030 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC950 NCH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 44,030 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 42,814 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 18,774 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 6,649 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 6,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery not secured.

Exhaust in poor condition.

Front & rear bumpers missing.

o/s & n/s front end sping hangers / chassis corroded

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inside edges

o/s & n/s rear axle bump stops missing.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 97,896 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 97,892 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 84,698 miles

both rear chassis corroded

both rear undersills corroded

n/s/f floor holed

n/s/r tyre near legal limit

o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2009 84,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear chassis corroded

both rear undersills corroded

n/s/f floor holed

n/s/r tyre near legal limit

o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2008 79,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 79,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 67,006 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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C950 NCH is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C950 NCH, 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 C950 NCH registered?

C950 NCH is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 September 1985.

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