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C214 ULO

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,071 mi
Last recorded66,071 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC214 ULO
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 66,071 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 66,071 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 64,899 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 64,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 62,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 60,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 60,106 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 56,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 50,780 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 50,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 49,622 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,489 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 49,475 miles

all under body corrosion

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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C214 ULO is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C214 ULO, 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 C214 ULO registered?

C214 ULO is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 December 1985.

Is C214 ULO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C214 ULO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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