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B202 MPE

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,179 mi
Last recorded52,179 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB202 MPE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,179 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 51,759 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 80,796 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 80,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,679 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 48,152 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 47,657 miles

Slight corrosion on off side rear door sill

Fail 9 Nov 2005 47,618 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

rear nearside floor area slight corrosion †rear nearsideunder wing area slight corrosion †front offside under wing slight corrosion

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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B202 MPE is a 1985 Ford Capri in White 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 B202 MPE, 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 B202 MPE registered?

B202 MPE is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B202 MPE safe to buy?

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