1985 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · C154 BVM
1985 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 19/11/1985. Recorded mileage 94,845 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,845 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
C154 BVM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2024
- 94,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C154 BVM Mileage History
- 25/10/202194,781 mi
- 30/11/202194,813 mi+32 mi
- 20/08/202494,827 mi+14 mi
- 30/08/202494,845 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 22 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C154 BVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ford Capri (C154 BVM) between October 2021 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in fron”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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