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C566 HAR

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,808 mi
Last recorded35,808 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC566 HAR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 35,808 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

all under side is under sealed

Fail 2 Mar 2026 35,806 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

all under side is under sealed

Pass 16 Jan 2025 35,596 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Dec 2023 35,489 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all under side is heavily under sealed

Pass 26 Aug 2022 35,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner sill to wheel arch is corroded

all under side is covered with under seal

front valance is corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2022 35,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner sill to wheel arch is corroded

all under side is covered with under seal

front valance is corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2021 35,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all under side is heavly under sealed

Fail 11 Aug 2021 35,354 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all under side is heavly under sealed

Pass 30 Jun 2020 35,295 miles

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

front inner sill areas are lightly corroded

vehicle is heavily under sealed

Fail 29 Jun 2020 35,292 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front inner sill areas are lightly corroded

vehicle is heavily under sealed

Pass 27 Apr 2019 35,139 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 21 Apr 2018 34,815 miles

all under side is heavly under sealed

Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,592 miles

Underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Apr 2016 34,221 miles

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Apr 2016 34,221 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired fowling suspension leg (3.6.A.3)

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

both front brake pipes corroded

corrosion nsf outer sill

corrosion osf top strut mounting but not within 30cm

corrosion osr spring rear mounting but not within 30cm

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2015 33,906 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in offside rack end

vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,326 miles

both front flitch brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear outer anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

gromet missing from n/s/f floor area

slight sideways movement in hand brake lever

Fail 9 Apr 2014 33,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front flitch brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear outer anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

gromet missing from n/s/f floor area

slight sideways movement in hand brake lever

Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,783 miles

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

near side front brake pipe is corroded

near side front wing is corroded

off side outer sill is corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 32,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

off side outer sill is corroded

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

near side front brake pipe is corroded

near side front wing is corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all under side of car floor area is corroded and front inner wings

front suspension top mounts are rough in opperation

o/s/f floor is corroded and n/s/ and o/s outer sills

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings

strong smell of petrol no leaks found at time of mot

Fail 13 Sep 2011 32,210 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all under side of car floor area is corroded and front inner wings

front suspension top mounts are rough in opperation

o/s/f floor is corroded and n/s/ and o/s outer sills

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings

strong smell of petrol no leaks found at time of mot

Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2009 30,971 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2007 29,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,238 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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C566 HAR is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C566 HAR, 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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C566 HAR is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 November 1985.

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