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C118 NNO

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,360 mi
Last recorded53,360 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC118 NNO
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 53,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underchassis facing out near fuel lines (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch behind wheel arch inner shield (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 53,221 miles

Nearside Front chassis facing out holed not within 30 cm

Offside Front battery slight movement

Offside Front lower inner wing to floor holed not within 30 cm

Pass 17 Mar 2022 53,136 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 52,826 miles

Nearside Front chassis holed and corroded facing outwards not with 30cm

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front inner wing lower rear holed and corroded not within 30cm

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 52,820 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure rear shackle bolt snapped no nut on the end (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front chassis holed and corroded facing outwards not with 30cm

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front inner wing lower rear holed and corroded not within 30cm

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2011 52,801 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs inner edge corrodied

Pass 5 May 2010 51,148 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 51,136 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,274 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 43,116 miles

fuel pump bracket starting to corrode

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight imbalance n/s/f brake

slight play n/s track rod end

Pass 19 Jun 2006 30,810 miles

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

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

Slight engine oil leak around rocker cover gasket.

Pass 21 Jun 2005 29,065 miles

front inner wings corroded to limits †all tyres sidewalls cracking †centre prop mounting worn

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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C118 NNO is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C118 NNO, 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 C118 NNO registered?

C118 NNO is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 June 1986.

Is C118 NNO safe to buy?

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