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C969 FKG

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,110 mi
Last recorded99,110 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC969 FKG
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 99,110 miles

front track control arm bushes where anti roll bar passes thru perished

oil leak on diff

slight blow on exhaust

underside undersealed / blacked

Pass 26 Jul 2010 97,890 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 97,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 88,774 miles

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

bonnet and leading edges of front wings very rusty

front number plate cracked

general bodywork rust / corrosion present throughout vehicle

Fail 3 Mar 2006 88,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper 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)

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

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

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

bonnet and leading edges of front wings very rusty

front number plate cracked

general bodywork rust / corrosion present throughout vehicle

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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C969 FKG is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 C969 FKG, 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 C969 FKG registered?

C969 FKG is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 August 1985.

Is C969 FKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C969 FKG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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