1985 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · C877 EKE
1985 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1985. Recorded mileage 51,251 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C877 EKE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 51,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C877 EKE 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 (C877 EKE) between August 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 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: Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
C877 EKE Mileage History
- 09/08/202451,201 mi
- 26/08/202551,248 mi+47 mi
- 01/09/202551,251 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 47 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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