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C339 RDL

1985 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

47,337 mi
Last recorded47,337 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC339 RDL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2026 47,337 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion underneath

Pass 30 Nov 2024 45,218 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion underneath

Fail 15 Aug 2024 45,204 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear general surface corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2023 43,868 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 17 Aug 2023 43,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 6 Aug 2022 42,599 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2021 41,561 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Aug 2021 41,551 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 40,666 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panel around chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

brake servo corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 40,658 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure along chassis rail (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel corroded within 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel corroded within 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 36% imbalance during application (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working offside & nearside, NOTE: wiper blade performance NOT tested (3.5 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panel around chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

brake servo corroded

hazard warning lamps not working

Pass 2 Oct 2019 39,861 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 38,646 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 37,919 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,310 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 37,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 35,136 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 35,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 32,905 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust mount deteriorating

coolant leak from radiator

n/s/f chassis has corrosion, not within 30cm circumfrence of a major mount

Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,905 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust mount deteriorating

coolant leak from radiator

n/s/f chassis has corrosion, not within 30cm circumfrence of a major mount

Pass 2 Dec 2008 29,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2007 24,690 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 21,477 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 21,477 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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C339 RDL is a 1985 Ford Capri in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 C339 RDL, 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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C339 RDL is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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