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B224 TRJ

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,393 mi
Last recorded8,393 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB224 TRJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 8,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 8,381 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch top mount under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 8,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner floor to sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear n/s brake has slight bind

Pass 30 May 2017 7,981 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor to sill

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 May 2017 7,981 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front floor to sill

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 May 2016 7,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 7,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 7,253 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 5,900 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 3,645 miles

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2012 1,922 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both inner steering joints

general corrosion

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2010 98,586 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 98,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 96,813 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 94,635 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner of tread.

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 94,635 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner of tread.

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 92,672 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 90,997 miles

rear nearside and rear offside tyres worn inside edge

slight chip in screen

slight play steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2005 88,196 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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B224 TRJ is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 B224 TRJ, 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 B224 TRJ registered?

B224 TRJ is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 February 1985.

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