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C164 VAD

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,992 mi
Last recorded16,992 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC164 VAD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2025 16,992 miles

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

both rear tyres are bald/worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2024 16,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 16,570 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is bald inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 16,393 miles

Nearside Front tyre is bald inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 15,874 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 15,660 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 15,425 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 14,744 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 14,656 miles

battery loose

Pass 15 Mar 2016 14,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where pipe meets brake drum (3.6.B.2c)

battery loose, but not insecure

offside front brake hose poorly routed

Pass 8 Apr 2015 13,879 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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C164 VAD is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C164 VAD, 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 C164 VAD registered?

C164 VAD is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C164 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C164 VAD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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