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C998 BHM

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,074 mi
Last recorded73,074 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC998 BHM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 73,074 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 66,859 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 66,859 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 65,971 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 65,923 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 65,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn going through arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 65,861 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 65,632 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced LIGHT CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2016 65,539 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both deterioated (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 65,516 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 65,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 65,329 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 64,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and ooffside rear wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in o/s/f front steering rack indicating slight wear

Pass 20 Mar 2009 63,521 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 62,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 62,789 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 61,970 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 61,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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C998 BHM is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C998 BHM, 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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C998 BHM is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C998 BHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C998 BHM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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