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B8 OCS

1986 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

32,264 mi
Last recorded32,264 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 OCS
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 32,264 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 32,037 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 31,743 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 31,513 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 31,297 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 31,251 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 30,922 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,571 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,534 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 69,898 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front chassis flang corroded slighty

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2008 67,180 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 May 2008 67,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Lower Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2007 64,189 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 12,641 miles

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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B8 OCS is a 1986 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 B8 OCS, 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 B8 OCS registered?

B8 OCS is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is B8 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 OCS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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