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B222 LDL

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,941 mi
Last recorded76,941 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB222 LDL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 76,941 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front bushes perished and cracking, near side front being the worst out of the two (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front seat have movement but still secure and working as intended

Offside Rear drum damp. not leaking fluid

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four shocks have a reduced dampening effect

Pass 12 Aug 2023 76,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished n/s/r being worse of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both seats have considerable amount of movement both are secure

Nearside Front coil over securing ring is not fitted correctly

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

Offside Rear brake drum is wet no visible leaks

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Rear fuel pipe is perished

Pass 29 Apr 2022 75,611 miles

Back of O/s/r brake drum appears wet, no obvious leaks apparent

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow between centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 75,471 miles

N/s/f brake disc appears to be grabbing slightly when rotated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outermost edge, low on innermost (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/s/f tyre appears to be scrubbing on inner and outermost edges

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 75,464 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated Rear of drum covered in fluid, does not appear to be any adverse effect on braking (1.1.14 (b))

N/s/f brake disc appears to be grabbing slightly when rotated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outermost edge, low on innermost (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/s/f tyre appears to be scrubbing on inner and outermost edges

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 72,403 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear pipes perished ()

general underside covered in underseal

Fail 21 May 2019 72,355 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid o/s/f of engine bay (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear pipes perished ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside covered in underseal

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 11 May 2018 70,342 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 69,954 miles

plastic covers over outer sills

slight play in lower uj joint in steering

Fail 30 May 2017 69,954 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poss bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. seat not move (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking fluid leaking from drum (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

plastic covers over outer sills

slight play in lower uj joint in steering

Pass 19 Apr 2016 67,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear axle oil leak at hub

Fail 19 Apr 2016 67,999 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear axle oil leak at hub

Pass 22 Apr 2015 65,133 miles

Advise exhaust blow in mid pipe

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 62,648 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear shock absorbers have play

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 17 Apr 2014 62,573 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear shock absorbers have play

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 2 May 2013 58,377 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 58,377 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,151 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 56,025 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 55,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 55,378 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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B222 LDL is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B222 LDL, 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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B222 LDL is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 February 1985.

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