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FAT 744T

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

945 mi
Last recorded945 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAT 744T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 945 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 412 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 99,944 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 99,936 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front/mid area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 99,230 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 98,441 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 97,394 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 97,090 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 95,983 miles

Modified front coil spring fitted to front on both sides.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 95,162 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 94,427 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 93,500 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 92,582 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 92,178 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 91,626 miles

drivers view of the road obscured slightly by supercharger

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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FAT 744T is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FAT 744T, 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 FAT 744T registered?

FAT 744T is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is FAT 744T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAT 744T shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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