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C779 ANW

1985 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

4,519 mi
Last recorded4,519 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC779 ANW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 4,519 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 4,199 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 4,199 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 2,592 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 99,730 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 98,805 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 98,401 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 96,856 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 95,427 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 94,701 miles

Nearside Front door lower corner section damaged

Offside Front lower wing section corroded and holed

Rear both chassis sections starting to corrode

Pass 15 Sep 2015 92,440 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 90,128 miles

drivers side front wing bottom corroded

passenger side door bottom starting to corrode

under body starting to corrode

Pass 7 Sep 2013 87,425 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in both inner rack joints

Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,657 miles

o/s/f lower wing section corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s door lower edge starting to pull away

Fail 30 Aug 2011 81,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing,Slight play in steering rack,nearside lower door corroded.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 81,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing,Slight play in steering rack,nearside lower door corroded.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 78,201 miles

slight movement in both steering rack ends

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2009 76,874 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Jul 2008 75,660 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 73,736 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 71,332 miles

front track control arm bushes perished

slight play in steering rack ends

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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C779 ANW is a 1985 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C779 ANW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C779 ANW?

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What year was C779 ANW registered?

C779 ANW is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 December 1985.

Is C779 ANW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C779 ANW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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