1985 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · B917 TEO
1985 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1985. Recorded mileage 58,645 miles. MOT valid until 29/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2792cc
B917 TEO Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 58,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 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: Good
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B917 TEO Mileage History
- 18/05/200639,132 mi
- 25/05/200742,203 mi+3,071 mi
- 28/05/200844,970 mi+2,767 mi
- 28/05/200844,970 mi
- 26/05/200948,281 mi+3,311 mi
- 26/05/200948,281 mi
- 28/05/201050,003 mi+1,722 mi
- 11/06/201352,332 mi+2,329 mi
- 14/06/201352,332 mi
- 07/08/201452,783 mi+451 mi
- 07/08/201452,783 mi
- 06/08/201553,312 mi+529 mi
- 04/08/201654,360 mi+1,048 mi
- 07/08/201755,041 mi+681 mi
- 17/08/201856,522 mi+1,481 mi
- 17/08/201957,361 mi+839 mi
- 04/08/202057,527 mi+166 mi
- 10/08/202157,750 mi+223 mi
- 11/07/202258,369 mi+619 mi
- 01/09/202258,375 mi+6 mi
- 01/09/202258,375 mi
- 07/08/202358,410 mi+35 mi
- 31/07/202558,621 mi+211 mi
- 30/06/202658,639 mi+18 mi
- 07/07/202658,645 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 969 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
B917 TEO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ford Capri (B917 TEO) between May 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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