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C639 XVF

1985 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,340 mi
Last recorded99,340 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC639 XVF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 99,340 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis at rear spring front mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front position light excessively bright incorrect bulb fitted

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 99,340 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis at rear spring front mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front position light excessively bright incorrect bulb fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 99,340 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 99,340 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 99,340 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 99,340 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2023 99,340 miles

Nearside Exhaust system insecure rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 99,341 miles

Offside Front outer sill small hole but outwith 30cm

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 99,340 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front outer sill small hole but outwith 30cm

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 97,992 miles

Nearside Front bumper overrider missing but has no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper overrider missing but has no sharp edges

Offside Front inner wing corroded but to within prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 97,383 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside sill damaged

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

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

centre exhaust clamp missing

loose wiring in engine bay

Fail 26 May 2020 97,383 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position light (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside sill damaged

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

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

centre exhaust clamp missing

loose wiring in engine bay

Fail 26 May 2020 97,383 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position light (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside sill damaged

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

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

centre exhaust clamp missing

loose wiring in engine bay

Pass 11 Apr 2017 97,164 miles

light corrosion on underside as expected due to age of vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2012 96,799 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 96,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 96,652 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system hitting tank

front flexi brake pipe furrells slightly corroded and pitted

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s and n/s rear outer sills slightly corroded

rear tyres appearing to have been touching rear wheel arches when loaded

various corrosion on body and chassis parts starting to setting in

windscreen has sliht damage

Pass 7 Aug 2010 91,537 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 87,590 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 79,918 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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C639 XVF is a 1985 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C639 XVF, 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 C639 XVF registered?

C639 XVF is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 August 1985.

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