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C567 GAR

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,692 mi
Last recorded94,692 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC567 GAR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 94,692 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle damp on backside of backing plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Apr 2024 93,625 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Apr 2024 93,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Apr 2023 93,099 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 93,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 93,064 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 90,617 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 87,223 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 82,333 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 80,649 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 78,371 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 74,274 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2012 68,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 63,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 58,830 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 56,171 miles

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 9 Dec 2008 54,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 Dec 2007 52,677 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C567 GAR is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C567 GAR, 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 C567 GAR registered?

C567 GAR is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 September 1985.

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