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C892 LFL

1985 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,290 mi
Last recorded76,290 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC892 LFL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 76,290 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 76,290 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 76,288 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 76,280 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 76,273 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind @ both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,249 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective midway inner rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 76,239 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 76,236 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 76,085 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 76,083 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rubbers split in front of rear axle

Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,052 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,834 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,881 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 75,789 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 75,743 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 75,576 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 75,380 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 75,284 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 75,018 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 75,004 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007
Pass 6 Mar 2006 74,719 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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C892 LFL is a 1985 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C892 LFL, 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 C892 LFL registered?

C892 LFL is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is C892 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C892 LFL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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