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C540 RGW

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

9,697 mi
Last recorded9,697 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC540 RGW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 9,697 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 9,697 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Adjusters seized (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough also has lots of lift in rack ends before rack arms (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough also has lots of lift in rack ends before rack arms (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 9,325 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 9,284 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 8,961 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 8,937 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 8,720 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 8,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine running rough

Pass 17 Aug 2018 8,411 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 6,669 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 6,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 4,877 miles

Nearside + offside front slam panel to wing surface corrosion

Nearside + offside rear inner sills + chassis rails surface corrosion

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch to chassis rail surface corrosion

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

alternator belt slightly perished

reverse lamps inoperative

slight movement in inner arms/rack

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front inner wheel arches (rear of)

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner + outer valances

Fail 19 Mar 2016 4,877 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside + offside front slam panel to wing surface corrosion

Nearside + offside rear inner sills + chassis rails surface corrosion

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch to chassis rail surface corrosion

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

alternator belt slightly perished

reverse lamps inoperative

slight movement in inner arms/rack

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front inner wheel arches (rear of)

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner + outer valances

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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C540 RGW is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 C540 RGW, 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 C540 RGW registered?

C540 RGW is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 September 1985.

Is C540 RGW safe to buy?

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