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C744 GGJ

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,044 mi
Last recorded5,044 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC744 GGJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 5,044 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 5,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 4,952 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 4,922 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 4,839 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 4,266 miles

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Steering rack damp

Fail 12 Apr 2018 4,261 miles

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

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Steering rack damp

Pass 9 Nov 2015 4,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight weeping of power steering oil from power steering reservoir and steering rack

Fail 30 Oct 2015 4,157 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight weeping of power steering oil from power steering reservoir and steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2013 3,730 miles

both front non prescribed inner wing areas poor quality welding repairs

Fail 4 Oct 2013 3,730 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front non prescribed inner wing areas poor quality welding repairs

Pass 11 Sep 2012 2,448 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 578 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 577 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 98,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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C744 GGJ is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 C744 GGJ, 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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C744 GGJ is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 September 1985.

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