1985 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · B822 EGF
1985 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 09 May 1985. Recorded mileage 76,472 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B822 EGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 76,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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B822 EGF Mileage History
- 19/07/202275,366 mi
- 12/07/202375,669 mi+303 mi
- 12/08/202375,686 mi+17 mi
- 16/08/202476,103 mi+417 mi
- 17/07/202576,472 mi+369 mi
Average of roughly 369 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B822 EGF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ford Capri (B822 EGF) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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