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B199 AJN

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,364 mi
Last recorded28,364 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB199 AJN
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 28,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 28,191 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 27,996 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 27,790 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 37,918 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 37,915 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 37,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil Leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 37,500 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil Leak

Pass 3 Apr 2015 37,066 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 36,702 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,515 miles

n/s/f wing holed

no lights illumnating dashboard

steering box damp but no signs of a leak

Fail 6 Jun 2012 36,503 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/f wing holed and corroded

no dash lights illuminating dash board

under vehicle becoming corroded in various areas

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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B199 AJN is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B199 AJN, 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 B199 AJN registered?

B199 AJN is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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