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C984 BYH

1985 Ford Capri

Purple Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

15,768 mi
Last recorded15,768 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC984 BYH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 15,768 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 15,701 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 15,701 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2023 15,661 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 15,611 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2022 15,515 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 15,360 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 15,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner rear of front wing corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 15,125 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 12,721 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract but retracts with help

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 11,547 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 956 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 956 miles

Direction indicators not working both front (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 7,403 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 100,730 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 99,581 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 99,545 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 99,536 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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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C984 BYH is a 1985 Ford Capri in Purple with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 C984 BYH, 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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C984 BYH is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 September 1985.

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