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C775 CRJ

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,962 mi
Last recorded84,962 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC775 CRJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 84,962 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 85,158 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 80,187 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 80,173 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 77,461 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 77,454 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 75,342 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 75,331 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,781 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 73,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 72,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 72,334 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 72,285 miles

o/s tca bushes perished

Pass 5 Aug 2016 71,836 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,286 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 71,217 miles

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

Note;- slight corrosion on nearside front inner wing, rear of suspension turret.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 71,145 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 71,054 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 71,054 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 70,238 miles

Note;- slight corrosion on both inner wings outside prescibed area.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,078 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,079 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 63,764 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 61,744 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 60,069 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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C775 CRJ is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C775 CRJ, 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 C775 CRJ registered?

C775 CRJ is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 December 1985.

Is C775 CRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C775 CRJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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