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C100 VLE

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

45,801 mi
Last recorded45,801 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC100 VLE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 45,801 miles

corrosion in all 4 inner arches, rear floors and sills

Fail 22 Jun 2018 45,801 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion in all 4 inner arches, rear floors and sills

Fail 21 Apr 2018 45,801 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 45,801 miles

Both inner rack joints slight play

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSF Wing has sharp edge covered with tape

NSF inner wing rusted

OSF Wing has sharp edge covered with tape

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.B.2)

Rear exhaust mounts perished

Under side of vehicle rusted

compliance bushes worn

Pass 24 Jul 2014 87,676 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 87,674 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 30 May 2014 87,674 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

hole o/s/f door pillar

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 45,801 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 45,801 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2011 45,614 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 45,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 43,892 miles

n/s headlamp slightly condensed

rear spring shackle bushes perished

Fail 13 Apr 2007 43,892 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s headlamp slightly condensed

rear spring shackle bushes perished

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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C100 VLE is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 C100 VLE, 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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C100 VLE is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 February 1986.

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