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C702 RJK

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,610 mi
Last recorded80,610 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC702 RJK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 80,610 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 79,903 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 79,253 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 77,735 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 77,663 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2020 77,151 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2019 75,795 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 74,758 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 74,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 73,708 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,535 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 72,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 71,147 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 69,511 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 67,834 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,834 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 66,427 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2012 66,427 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,569 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Mar 2011 64,569 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Mar 2010 62,665 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 62,322 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 62,322 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 61,448 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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C702 RJK is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 C702 RJK, 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 C702 RJK registered?

C702 RJK is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 August 1985.

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