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C308 KTL

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,178 mi
Last recorded81,178 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC308 KTL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 81,178 miles

Small oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2025 81,178 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 81,004 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 81,004 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 80,899 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 80,750 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 80,654 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 80,593 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 80,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

coolant leak

Pass 1 Jul 2017 80,142 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 79,594 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal, across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,936 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,562 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r back plate damp

Pass 20 Jun 2013 77,731 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side rear back plate damp

Pass 23 Jun 2012 77,334 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side washer poor

Pass 25 Jun 2011 76,856 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 76,264 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 25 Jun 2009 75,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 75,029 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 74,539 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 73,830 miles

H/C high

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C308 KTL is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C308 KTL, 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 C308 KTL registered?

C308 KTL is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 August 1985.

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