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C272 HHK

1985 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

1,235 mi
Last recorded1,235 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC272 HHK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 1,235 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 1,203 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 1,135 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 995 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 811 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 100,598 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 100,584 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

reversing light not working

Pass 12 Jan 2019 374 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 226 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,907 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 99,378 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,613 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 98,612 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s no plate bulb dull

Pass 24 Aug 2012 98,041 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 97,819 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 97,346 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 97,006 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 96,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 96,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 95,526 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 94,262 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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C272 HHK is a 1985 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C272 HHK, 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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C272 HHK is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 September 1985.

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