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C99 SLK

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,865 mi
Last recorded26,865 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC99 SLK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 26,865 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 26,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front floor area cororead and weak

Pass 15 Jan 2020 25,384 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 25,338 miles

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Dec 2018 23,132 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 21,480 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened master cylinder (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 20,149 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 18,256 miles

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osf tyre perrished

Fail 21 Dec 2015 18,256 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perrished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

osf tyre perrished

Pass 22 Dec 2014 16,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2014 16,711 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 14,164 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

underbody and brake pipes have been coated with under sill

Pass 14 Dec 2012 12,494 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 11,260 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2010 8,595 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2009 6,705 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear outer sills starting to corrode .underbody heavily under-sealed

Pass 11 Dec 2008 4,649 miles

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)

coolant leak

Pass 10 Dec 2007 2,416 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 2,416 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 99,045 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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C99 SLK is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C99 SLK, 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 C99 SLK registered?

C99 SLK is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 September 1985.

Is C99 SLK safe to buy?

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