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A10 NJM

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

84,221 mi
Last recorded84,221 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 NJM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 84,221 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread badly cracked around screw heads (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 84,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 83,996 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2024 83,996 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2023 83,925 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 83,844 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 83,767 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 83,691 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 83,599 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 83,486 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,297 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 83,145 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 83,145 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 82,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2012 82,516 miles

o/s windscrean cracked outside wiper swept area

Pass 12 Jul 2011 82,242 miles

front brakes slight bind

o/s windscreen damage outside wiper swept area

Pass 13 Jul 2010 82,053 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2009 81,766 miles

windscreen damage outside swept area

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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A10 NJM is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1985 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 56,904 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A10 NJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 41 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A10 NJM registered?

A10 NJM is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 November 1985.

Is A10 NJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 NJM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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