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C607 MWV

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,608 mi
Last recorded41,608 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC607 MWV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 41,608 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 41,446 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 41,201 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 40,977 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 40,900 miles

Exhaust system has multiple blows around joins.

Offside and nearside rear wheel rims have slight buckles.

Offside front and nearside rear wheel bearing have slight play detected.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around steering rack assembly. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 40,630 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 40,603 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive axle and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 40,599 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive axle and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 40,598 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

all under panels covered in underseal

Fail 3 May 2018 40,598 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak axle ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 40,520 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Fail 19 Jun 2013 40,519 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres starting to crack

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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C607 MWV is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C607 MWV, 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 C607 MWV registered?

C607 MWV is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C607 MWV safe to buy?

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