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C207 HVW

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

14,424 mi
Last recorded14,424 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC207 HVW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 14,424 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 13,922 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 13,492 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 13,053 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 12,660 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 12,010 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 11,585 miles

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

corrosion in various places

Pass 10 Nov 2018 9,245 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

corrosion in various places

Pass 18 Nov 2017 7,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly grabbing

wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Nov 2016 5,710 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 4,052 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 2,740 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 2,618 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Oct 2013 2,617 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Apr 2009 821 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 708 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 May 2008 91,616 miles

nearside front track control arm inner bush worn offside and nearside front tyres near limit front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2008 91,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 90,809 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 90,807 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 90,485 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 86,654 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2005 86,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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C207 HVW is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C207 HVW, 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 C207 HVW registered?

C207 HVW is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 October 1985.

Is C207 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C207 HVW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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