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C916 AHT

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,937 mi
Last recorded88,937 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC916 AHT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 88,937 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 87,485 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 87,427 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 82,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2008 82,622 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

n/s front brake hose insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 78,665 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 78,611 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 74,581 miles

top steering bush noisy in lock to lock.

Fail 17 Jul 2006 74,555 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d) DANGEROUS

brake pipes over rear axle corroded x2.

osr tyre side wall just starting to crack.

rear wiper blade split.

travell on h/brake.

w/screen chipped os lower.

Pass 22 Jul 2005 67,411 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2005 67,411 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust rubber starting to split!

rear wiper blade split!

steering rack intrenal joints worn os+ns (BORDERLINE)!

travell on h/brake!

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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C916 AHT is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C916 AHT, 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

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What year was C916 AHT registered?

C916 AHT is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 November 1985.

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