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C678 KTY

1985 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,919 mi
Last recorded37,919 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC678 KTY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 37,919 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 37,792 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 37,792 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 37,686 miles

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

Nearside exhaust tail pipe corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres perished all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 37,670 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 37,666 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 37,665 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 37,646 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 37,611 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 37,367 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 37,351 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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C678 KTY is a 1985 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C678 KTY, 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 C678 KTY registered?

C678 KTY is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 August 1985.

Is C678 KTY safe to buy?

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