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B131 KNP

1985 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

34,709 mi
Last recorded34,709 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB131 KNP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 34,709 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 33,090 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 33,077 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 33,074 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 33,071 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 33,071 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated instrument panel lights inoperative (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,919 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 32,555 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,555 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 32,555 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 32,390 miles

Coolant radiator in poor condition

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Power steering pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2011 32,390 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant radiator in poor condition

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Power steering pipes slightly corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,167 miles

Minor corrosion of offside front chassis rail.Not within a prescribed area at time of testing & not causing structural weakness.

Minor exhaust blow on offside front exhaust 'pod'.

Fail 3 Jun 2010 32,167 miles

Minor corrosion of offside front chassis rail.Not within a prescribed area at time of testing & not causing structural weakness.

Minor exhaust blow on offside front exhaust 'pod'.

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 30,878 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 30,878 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 30,379 miles

Exhaust system nearside centre silencer & pipe section corroding.

Pass 22 May 2007 28,499 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 23,432 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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B131 KNP is a 1985 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 B131 KNP, 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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B131 KNP is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 March 1985.

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