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ExpiredMileage
76,941 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
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))
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))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear pipes perished ()
general underside covered in underseal
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
plastic covers over outer sills
slight play in lower uj joint in steering
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
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
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
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)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
both rear shock absorbers have play
nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall
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
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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