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C570 GJW

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,014 mi
Last recorded73,014 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC570 GJW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 73,014 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel pipe chafing Fuel tank short rubber hose perished / cracking. (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Slight wear / movement steering rack spigot to UJ shaft. (2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 73,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replaced blade. Bosch 3397004359FWP. SP15. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel pipe chafing Fuel tank short rubber hose perished / cracking. (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Horn not working Relay connections rusty / cleaned / greased. (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Slight wear / movement steering rack spigot to UJ shaft. (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replaced blade. Bosch 3397004359FWP. SP15. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 72,153 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 71,124 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 67,731 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 65,234 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 65,234 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 63,937 miles

underside of car waxed oiled all over

Fail 5 Jun 2017 63,937 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

underside of car waxed oiled all over

Pass 24 May 2016 63,100 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,248 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 61,204 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,193 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 61,175 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 61,175 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.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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C570 GJW is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1985 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 56,904 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 C570 GJW, 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 C570 GJW registered?

C570 GJW is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 August 1985.

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