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B610 OVT

1985 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,812 mi
Last recorded72,812 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB610 OVT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 72,812 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 72,362 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 71,770 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

slight play steering colomn uj joint

Pass 1 Jun 2019 71,764 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 71,756 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 71,748 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 71,673 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 71,373 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 71,080 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 70,789 miles

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

engine getting warm

Fail 12 Apr 2012 70,789 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine getting warm

Pass 4 Sep 2010 67,331 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 66,625 miles

exhaust corroding

o/s/f brake pipe + rear brake pipe both corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2008 65,912 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

brake pipes corroding

complete underside of vehicle undersealed

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Aug 2007 64,212 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 63,254 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside rear tire outer sidewalls are cracking

rear tailgate struts are weak

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jul 2006 63,254 miles

offside and nearside rear tire outer sidewalls are cracking

rear tailgate struts are weak

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

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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B610 OVT is a 1985 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B610 OVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B610 OVT registered?

B610 OVT is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 January 1985.

Is B610 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B610 OVT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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