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C886 EMJ

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

51,703 mi
Last recorded51,703 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC886 EMJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 51,703 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 51,518 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 51,515 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Advanced travel footbrake

Pass 22 Apr 2024 51,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 51,192 miles

Nearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 50,866 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 50,300 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 50,246 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 49,322 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 48,894 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 48,831 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,558 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,111 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 48,083 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 47,767 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 47,745 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 47,329 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,972 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 46,951 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 46,652 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 46,306 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 45,725 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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C886 EMJ is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C886 EMJ, 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 C886 EMJ?

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What year was C886 EMJ registered?

C886 EMJ is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 September 1985.

Is C886 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C886 EMJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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