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B109 RLA

1985 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,326 mi
Last recorded83,326 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB109 RLA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 83,326 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 83,326 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 83,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

underside heavily undersealed in places

Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,169 miles

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

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

underside heavily undersealed in places

Pass 23 Sep 2009 82,641 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 76,541 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 72,998 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 72,998 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 72,904 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 72,902 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge and nailed †heater matrix hose return into engine block leaking coolant

o/s/r tyre outer wall bulge

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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B109 RLA is a 1985 Ford Capri in Orange with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B109 RLA, 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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B109 RLA is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 June 1985.

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