1985 Ford Capri 1.6L Petrol · C661 JBV
1985 Ford Capri (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Nov 1985. Recorded mileage 38,707 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C661 JBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2025
- 38,707 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.
C661 JBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ford Capri (C661 JBV) between December 2021 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
C661 JBV Mileage History
- 08/12/202138,648 mi
- 08/12/202138,648 mi
- 08/12/202238,659 mi+11 mi
- 11/12/202338,665 mi+6 mi
- 07/03/202538,707 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 18 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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