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B188 VPO

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

9,048 mi
Last recorded9,048 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB188 VPO
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 9,048 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 8,602 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 8,134 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 8,015 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front near floor pan and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 8,015 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front near floor pan and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 6,271 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 4,996 miles

All tyres perished and cracking, rears very low

Exhaust corroding

Wipers poor

Pass 5 Jul 2016 3,081 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 1,112 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 1,112 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 98,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 98,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 96,339 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 94,847 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 91,737 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 85,020 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 78,034 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 71,608 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 65,554 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,021 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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B188 VPO is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B188 VPO, 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 B188 VPO registered?

B188 VPO is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 January 1985.

Is B188 VPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B188 VPO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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