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C156 EBH

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,295 mi
Last recorded49,295 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC156 EBH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 49,295 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 49,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 48,956 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 48,788 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 48,737 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 48,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 12 May 2018 48,267 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 48,065 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 47,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 46,832 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 46,432 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 45,670 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 44,202 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 44,192 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 43,114 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 43,103 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 41,436 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,439 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 39,428 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 38,587 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 38,587 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o s f tyre sidewall cracking

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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C156 EBH is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C156 EBH, 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 C156 EBH registered?

C156 EBH is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is C156 EBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C156 EBH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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