MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,776 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front spring hanger area (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fluid leak n/s/r back plate
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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B227 BRL is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 B227 BRL, 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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B227 BRL is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 January 1985.
Is B227 BRL safe to buy?
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