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C115 GVX

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,768 mi
Last recorded36,768 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC115 GVX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 36,768 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources DIM (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 36,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources DIM (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 35,670 miles

general corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 19 Mar 2019 35,670 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

general corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 16 Mar 2018 34,986 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 34,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 33,966 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING IS SLIGHT ROUGH

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,044 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2015 32,234 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 31,448 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,697 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,142 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,573 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 29,573 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,240 miles

slight movement in steering rack arms

slight wear in both rear anti roll bar end bushes

Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,889 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,552 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 28,552 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 27,941 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 27,941 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

offside sill panel has a small hole

Pass 15 Mar 2006 27,587 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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C115 GVX is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc 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 C115 GVX, 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 C115 GVX registered?

C115 GVX is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 August 1985.

Is C115 GVX safe to buy?

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