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C955 AHT

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,695 mi
Last recorded58,695 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC955 AHT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 58,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

chip to windscreen

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2024 57,557 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

service brake has little reserve travel

under body showing some corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2023 57,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

chip to windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2022 57,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

chip to windscreen

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2021 56,554 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2021 56,553 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2020 55,958 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 55,581 miles

chip to windscreen

offside wing corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 54,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2018 54,695 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,608 miles

exhaust mounts perished

Fail 9 Apr 2016 53,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

exhaust mounts perished

Pass 12 May 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

Pass 7 May 2014 52,073 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 51,538 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 51,130 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 50,638 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 49,956 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 49,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 May 2009 49,103 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 48,748 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 48,053 miles

poss -PAS rack faulty ??? - requires investigation

rear bump stops missing

Pass 5 May 2006 47,751 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 47,751 miles

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

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

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

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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C955 AHT is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C955 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.

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What year was C955 AHT registered?

C955 AHT is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 August 1985.

Is C955 AHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C955 AHT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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