1985 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · C700 FOV
1985 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1985. Recorded mileage 17,364 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,364 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
C700 FOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2024
- 17,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 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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C700 FOV Mileage History
- 22/03/202214,982 mi
- 24/03/202214,982 mi
- 24/03/202315,759 mi+777 mi
- 29/04/202315,765 mi+6 mi
- 23/04/202417,364 mi+1,599 mi
Average of roughly 1,140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C700 FOV 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 (C700 FOV) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 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 (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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