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C129 HPU

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,783 mi
Last recorded80,783 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC129 HPU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 80,783 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 80,258 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 79,464 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 78,531 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 77,925 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2019 77,925 miles

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 dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2018 77,497 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 77,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

underside of car covered in underseal

Fail 6 May 2015 77,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

underside of car covered in underseal

Pass 4 Apr 2014 76,977 miles

car covered in underseal

Pass 7 Nov 2012 75,884 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 75,684 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 75,426 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 75,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 74,597 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 74,597 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 74,369 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 74,290 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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C129 HPU is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C129 HPU, 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 C129 HPU registered?

C129 HPU is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 September 1985.

Is C129 HPU safe to buy?

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