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B214 LNP

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB214 LNP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (2.4.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 63,000 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 63,000 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2015

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 74,111 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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B214 LNP is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B214 LNP, 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 B214 LNP registered?

B214 LNP is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 May 1985.

Is B214 LNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B214 LNP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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