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B244 ABV

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,004 mi
Last recorded32,004 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB244 ABV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 32,004 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 31,995 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 31,951 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 31,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear bump stop missing.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 31,597 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion rear chassis rails.offside rear bump stop missing.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 29,913 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 29,900 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,596 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s and o/s front floor pans slightly ccorroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 22,246 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 16,935 miles

Battery insecure

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 16,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

battery live lead rubbing on steering coloumn

center and rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorating

drivers seat slight insecure

n/s/r seat belt reel cover missing

o/s/r suspention bump stop insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2008 16,803 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear arches corroded

front panel corroded

nearside front wing corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

this vehicle is corroded through out

various areas of vehicle covered with body filler

Fail 25 Oct 2008 16,802 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear arches corroded

front panel corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

this vehicle is corroded through out.

various areas of vehicle heavily covered with body filler

Pass 10 Mar 2007 16,281 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 16,281 miles

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

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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B244 ABV is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B244 ABV, 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 B244 ABV registered?

B244 ABV is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 March 1985.

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