1985 Ford Capri 1.6L Petrol · C482 GJW
1985 Ford Capri (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 14,543 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C482 GJW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
- 14,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C482 GJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ford Capri (C482 GJW) between January 2025 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
C482 GJW Mileage History
- 18/01/2025114,006 mi
- 31/01/202614,543 mi-99,463 mi
- 31/01/202614,543 mi
Average of roughly -96,117 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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