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281 CAP

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

10,802 mi
Last recorded10,802 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration281 CAP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 10,802 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 10,253 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 9,917 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 9,914 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 9,793 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 8,996 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 8,123 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 8,120 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 6,896 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 6,658 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 5,857 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 4,897 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 4,897 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2014 1,617 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 699 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2013 696 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 99,500 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 19,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 19,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 18,442 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 18,442 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2007 18,300 miles

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?

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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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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