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C26 PPD

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

251,873 mi
Last recorded251,873 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 PPD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 251,873 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 251,663 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 251,445 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 251,329 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 251,315 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 251,260 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 251,192 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 50,929 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 50,745 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,338 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 48,941 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated very minor perished and split at end (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 47,431 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,965 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 245,388 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 244,653 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 241,636 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 237,267 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 237,267 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 32,988 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 228,191 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 223,176 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 219,331 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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C26 PPD is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 C26 PPD, 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 C26 PPD registered?

C26 PPD is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 August 1985.

Is C26 PPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 PPD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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