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1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,391 mi
Last recorded42,391 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC808 EUR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 42,391 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 42,122 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 41,791 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 41,020 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 40,753 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 40,615 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 40,141 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 39,907 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 39,907 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 39,556 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,367 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,486 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 38,485 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 38,453 miles

near side front inner wheel arch stating to corode by turret

off side front track rod end worn

off side front wheel bearing loose

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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C808 EUR is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C808 EUR, 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 C808 EUR registered?

C808 EUR is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 September 1985.

Is C808 EUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C808 EUR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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