1985 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · C137 VHA
1985 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 27/08/1985. Recorded mileage 6,137 miles. MOT valid until 16/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 6,137 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
C137 VHA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 6,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C137 VHA Mileage History
- 01/02/200687,392 mi
- 14/02/200687,394 mi+2 mi
- 28/02/200789,541 mi+2,147 mi
- 24/03/200789,696 mi+155 mi
- 22/11/200791,484 mi+1,788 mi
- 08/11/200892,098 mi+614 mi
- 19/11/200892,100 mi+2 mi
- 04/10/201093,217 mi+1,117 mi
- 05/09/201194,907 mi+1,690 mi
- 07/01/201397,185 mi+2,278 mi
- 11/01/201397,192 mi+7 mi
- 21/01/201497,933 mi+741 mi
- 02/04/201599,409 mi+1,476 mi
- 13/04/201599,415 mi+6 mi
- 22/03/2016337 mi-99,078 mi
- 08/05/2017537 mi+200 mi
- 21/05/20181,134 mi+597 mi
- 25/05/20181,142 mi+8 mi
- 02/05/20191,983 mi+841 mi
- 02/05/20191,988 mi+5 mi
- 31/03/20215,226 mi+3,238 mi
- 13/04/20215,232 mi+6 mi
- 03/05/20225,559 mi+327 mi
- 23/06/20225,581 mi+22 mi
- 18/08/20266,137 mi+556 mi
Average of roughly -3,956 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C137 VHA 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 (C137 VHA) between February 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2”.
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