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C297 NEG

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,587 mi
Last recorded53,587 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC297 NEG
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 53,587 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 53,587 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2024 52,303 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 51,229 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 49,694 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 46,984 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 45,320 miles

near side rear hub seal leaking

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 45,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear hub seal leaking

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,765 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,230 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 40,683 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 40,683 miles

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

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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C297 NEG is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C297 NEG, 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 C297 NEG registered?

C297 NEG is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C297 NEG safe to buy?

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