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C833 NJH

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,975 mi
Last recorded20,975 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC833 NJH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 20,975 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 20,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 20,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 20,160 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Slight imbalance on all brakes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 20,160 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Slight imbalance on all brakes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 19,652 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 18,819 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Sep 2018 17,590 miles

Both inner sills corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wing/arch corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing/arch corroded

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 15,699 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 15,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 11,519 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 9,242 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 8,157 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 7,252 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 6,672 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 6,243 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 6,243 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C833 NJH is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C833 NJH, 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 C833 NJH registered?

C833 NJH is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 September 1985.

Is C833 NJH safe to buy?

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