1985 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · C886 EMJ
1985 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 1985. Recorded mileage 51,703 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C886 EMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 51,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C886 EMJ 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 (C886 EMJ) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 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: Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
C886 EMJ Mileage History
- 18/04/202451,192 mi
- 22/04/202451,192 mi
- 11/04/202551,515 mi+323 mi
- 23/04/202551,518 mi+3 mi
- 10/04/202651,703 mi+185 mi
Average of roughly 259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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