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B217 WRV

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,066 mi
Last recorded8,066 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB217 WRV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 8,066 miles

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

brake pipes rusty

small exhaust leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 8,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

small exhaust leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 7,914 miles

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front tyres starting to crack and perish

drivers door corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 7,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front tyres starting to crack and perish

drivers door corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 5,869 miles

battery insecure

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight exhaust blow

Fail 29 Aug 2012 5,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

battery insecure

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 Sep 2011 99,571 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 99,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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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B217 WRV is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B217 WRV, 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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B217 WRV is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 May 1985.

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