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C951 AVF

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,608 mi
Last recorded18,608 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC951 AVF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 18,608 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer, rubber mounting cracking. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Looks to be coming from the sump gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 17,180 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 17,165 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 15,047 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 14,521 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 14,476 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 14,448 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 14,438 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 14,142 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 14,104 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 14,069 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,308 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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C951 AVF is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C951 AVF, 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 C951 AVF registered?

C951 AVF is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 December 1985.

Is C951 AVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C951 AVF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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