1985 Ford Capri 1.6L Petrol · C868 PAN
1985 Ford Capri (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Dec 1985. Recorded mileage 82,049 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C868 PAN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2025
- 82,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C868 PAN 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 (C868 PAN) between November 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”.
C868 PAN Mileage History
- 15/11/202177,936 mi
- 16/11/202177,967 mi+31 mi
- 14/08/202380,675 mi+2,708 mi
- 05/04/202582,049 mi+1,374 mi
Average of roughly 1,214 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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