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A18 DJJ

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,214 mi
Last recorded34,214 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 DJJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 34,214 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 33,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 31,633 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 30,728 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 28,359 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 27,730 miles

offside front floor coroded but not to excess

Pass 16 Nov 2013 22,567 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 13,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 13,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 4,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 95,005 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 95,005 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 May 2006 94,989 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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A18 DJJ is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A18 DJJ, 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 A18 DJJ registered?

A18 DJJ is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 November 1985.

Is A18 DJJ safe to buy?

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