1985 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · C28 RLB
1985 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Nov 1985. Recorded mileage 76,400 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C28 RLB Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 76,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C28 RLB Mileage History
- 09/05/200955,184 mi
- 01/05/201056,078 mi+894 mi
- 07/05/201157,105 mi+1,027 mi
- 05/05/201257,669 mi+564 mi
- 04/05/201358,238 mi+569 mi
- 03/05/201460,367 mi+2,129 mi
- 02/05/201563,041 mi+2,674 mi
- 07/05/2016663,850 mi+600,809 mi
- 06/05/201769,791 mi-594,059 mi
- 21/04/201869,950 mi+159 mi
- 07/05/201970,502 mi+552 mi
- 01/05/202071,567 mi+1,065 mi
- 07/05/202173,005 mi+1,438 mi
- 06/05/202274,987 mi+1,982 mi
- 19/05/202375,819 mi+832 mi
- 15/05/202476,155 mi+336 mi
- 15/05/202576,400 mi+245 mi
Average of roughly 1,325 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C28 RLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ford Capri (C28 RLB) between May 2009 and May 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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