MOT Status
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10,802 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective All rubbers from centre of exhaust system to rear are perished and starting to split.(both exhausts) 6 in total (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front steering rack outer securing clip missing on boot seal, leaking
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Driver's seat insecure rear bolts on drivers seat loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective All rubbers from centre of exhaust system to rear are perished and starting to split.(both exhausts) 6 in total (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front steering rack outer securing clip missing on boot seal, leaking
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Coolant leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front top mounts corroded
n/s track rod end dust cover split
noisy exhausts
Coolant leak
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front top mounts corroded
n/s track rod end dust cover split
noisy exhausts
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
corrision on nearside floor pan, but still solid.
nearside fron suspension leg mount has corrision.
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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281 CAP is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 1986 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,647 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 281 CAP, 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 40 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 281 CAP registered?
281 CAP is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is 281 CAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for 281 CAP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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