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B101 AAR

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,146 mi
Last recorded12,146 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB101 AAR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 12,146 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 12,111 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 12,111 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 11,968 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 11,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both joints to down pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 45,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top flitch mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 45,380 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Strut top mount not moving freely and rough in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes off when head lamps are switched on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top flitch mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 44,815 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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B101 AAR is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B101 AAR, 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 B101 AAR?

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What year was B101 AAR registered?

B101 AAR is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 January 1985.

Is B101 AAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B101 AAR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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