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C436 CAP

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

70,839 mi
Last recorded70,839 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC436 CAP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 70,839 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 70,776 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 70,725 miles

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

componets rusty underside

Pass 12 Aug 2021 70,671 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 70,671 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 70,608 miles

Nearside Front seat runners worn

Offside Front seat runners worn

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 70,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front seat runners worn

Offside Front seat runners worn

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 70,535 miles

Offside Rear exhaust clamp hitting rear axle

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

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

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

dampness around brake master cylinder and servo

Pass 9 Aug 2018 70,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 17 Aug 2017 70,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside centre section front and rear join (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Washers weak

Pass 24 Jun 2016 70,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% nearside slow/weak (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 69,940 miles

BOTH REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS DIM

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

TEMPORARY FUEL CAP FITTED

Pass 18 Jul 2015 69,940 miles

BOTH REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS DIM

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

TEMPORARY FUEL CAP FITTED

Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,802 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under side rusting

Fail 14 Feb 2013 69,800 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under side rusting

Pass 9 Feb 2012 69,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 69,324 miles

all front suspension rusting

all rear suspension rusting

front discs rusting

front pads worn

vehicle underside rusting

Pass 12 Feb 2010 69,112 miles

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

under side rusting

Fail 4 Feb 2010 69,103 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

under side rusting

Pass 6 Feb 2009 68,861 miles

both sides front chassis rusted to excess

both sides front wings badly rusted

both sides rear chassis spring mountings rusted to excess

both sides rear exhaust joints leaking slightly

both sides rear metal brake pipes rusted

the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint is worn to excess

the nearside front suspension tower is rusted to excess

the nearside front wheel bearings are worn to excess with some roughness

the nearside rear brake is binding on slightly

the offside front top suspension chassis mounting is rusted to excess

the offside front wheel bearings are worn

Fail 29 Jan 2009 68,833 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

both sides front chassis rusted to excess

both sides front wings badly rusted

both sides rear chassis spring mountings rusted to excess

both sides rear exhaust joints leaking slightly

both sides rear metal brake pipes rusted

the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint is worn to excess

the nearside rear brake is binding on slightly

the offside front top suspension chassis mounting is rusted to excess

Pass 31 Jan 2008 68,426 miles

both center exhaust pipes rusted

both sides front brake hose metal collars rusted to excess

both sides front suspension towers rusted to excess

both sides rear chassis rusted to excess

both sides rear chassis spring mountings rusted to excess

both sides underside sills rusted to excess

exhaust knocking at rear

front chassis crossmember rusted to excess

steering pulls slightly to the left

Pass 25 Jan 2007 68,008 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 67,462 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 67,462 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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C436 CAP is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 C436 CAP, 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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C436 CAP is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 May 1985.

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