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B195 HCF

1985 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,645 mi
Last recorded13,645 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB195 HCF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 13,645 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 13,578 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 13,578 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 13,397 miles

Offside Front top strut attachment has slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2020 13,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play bolt to bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight leak from hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear brake slight lagging in operation- limited slip diff

Pass 15 Jul 2019 12,358 miles

Nearside Front lower arm balljoint nut is castellated no split pin fitted unknown if loctite used suggest nyloc nut

Offside Front top strut attachment has slight play

liquid leak onto osf tyre unknown liquid

Fail 12 Jul 2019 12,358 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges starter main cable running along chassis and touching bolt thread .recommend insulated sleeve and clipping (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe damaged hose cracking badly by exhaust (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front lower arm balljoint nut is castellated no split pin fitted unknown if loctite used suggest nyloc nut

Offside Front top strut attachment has slight play

liquid leak onto osf tyre unknown liquid

Pass 1 Feb 2006 15,330 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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B195 HCF is a 1985 Ford Capri in Green 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 B195 HCF, 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 B195 HCF registered?

B195 HCF is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 February 1985.

Is B195 HCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B195 HCF 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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