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MIJ 600

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,485 mi
Last recorded28,485 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIJ 600
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 28,485 miles

NOTE Plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

NOTE braided type brake hoses fitted

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s front floor/inner wheel arch rusted and holed, not testable area

both front inner and outer wheel arches/wings rusty

n/s front floor/inner wheel arch rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,133 miles

NOTE H. C. level at idle high, OK at fast idle

NOTE braided brake hoses fitted

NOTE non-standard exhaust fitted

NOTE non-standard front lower suspension arms fitted

NOTE vehicle heavily undersealed

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s & n/s front floor panels rusted and holed, not testable area

area behind rear of o/s & n/s sills/wheel arches getting rusty

check for slight exhaust leak, manifold area?

o/s & n/s front inner wheel arches rusted and holed, not testable area

o/s & n/s front outer wings getting rusty

o/s front inner wing by headlight rusty, not testable area

slight fluffing on o/s front seat belt

Fail 30 Jun 2010 27,110 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

NOTE H. C. level at idle high, OK at fast idle

NOTE braided brake hoses fitted

NOTE non-standard exhaust fitted

NOTE non-standard front lower suspension arms fitted

NOTE vehicle heavily undersealed

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s & n/s front floor panels rusted and holed, not testable area

area behind rear of o/s & n/s sills/wheel arches getting rusty

check for slight exhaust leak, manifold area?

o/s & n/s front inner wheel arches rusted and holed, not testable area

o/s & n/s front outer wings getting rusty

o/s front inner wing by headlight rusty, not testable area

slight fluffing on o/s front seat belt

Pass 29 Jun 2009 25,072 miles

NOTE braided brake hoses fitted

NOTE plastic covers fitted

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

STRONGLY ADVISE front of o/s & n/s outer wings rusty, repair

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s front floor panel rusted & holed, not testable area

brake pipe across rear axle getting rusty

emission HC check performed at 2000rpm

front inner wing tops under bonnet getting rusty

front valence/cross member getting rusty

non standard number plates fitted

o/s & n/s front inner wheel arches rusty, not testable area

outer panel around windscreen rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2008 21,875 miles

NOTE H.C. level measured at 1500rpm

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

n/s handbrake reading slightly low

o/s & n/s front inner wheel arches getting very rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2007 18,830 miles

H. C. level high at idle, O. K. at fast idle

NOTE sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

exhaust getting rusty

top of n/s front inner wing getting rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2007 18,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

H. C. level high at idle, O. K. at fast idle

NOTE sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

exhaust getting rusty

top of n/s front inner wing getting rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2006 14,245 miles

NOTE sill covers fitted preventing inspection of sills

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s front inner wing getting rusty, repair A.S.A.P.

check rear brakes, n/s reading slightly low

exhaust getting rusty

n/s front inner wing getting rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2005 10,540 miles

NOTE braided brake hoses fitted,full inspection of hoses not possible

o/s & n/s front inner wings (under wheel arches) getting rusty

slight wear/play in o/s front lower swivel

top of o/s front wing(under bonnet) getting rusty

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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MIJ 600 is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MIJ 600, 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

How do I check the history of MIJ 600?

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What year was MIJ 600 registered?

MIJ 600 is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 May 1985.

Is MIJ 600 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIJ 600 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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