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C406 JAR

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,799 mi
Last recorded58,799 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC406 JAR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 58,799 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides borderline (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff plate seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 58,632 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff plate seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 58,084 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Various small engine and transmission leaks

Fail 19 Jun 2024 58,064 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Various small engine and transmission leaks

Pass 22 Jun 2023 57,338 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 57,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 57,079 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 56,629 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2012 56,351 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2006 54,944 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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C406 JAR is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C406 JAR, 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 C406 JAR registered?

C406 JAR is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 December 1985.

Is C406 JAR safe to buy?

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