MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside rear inner sill corroded
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
both front brake discs heavily corroded/pitted
both front wiper blades poor
corrosion to both front coil springs
corrosion to both front shock absorbers
corrosion to brake servo
corrosion to offside sill
excessive corrosion/hole in offside front floor pan, not reducing body security and not effecting braking or steering
nearside rear brake pipe rubbing on lower part of shock absorber
nearside rear tyre perished/cracking
offside rear tyre splits/cracking
underside of vehicle and components in a corroded condition
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion and dampness on brake sevo
corrosion around off/side/rear leaf spring front mounting
damage to both sides front chassis
engine oil leaks
exhaust leak from center to rear joint
front brake discs corroded
near/side/front floor pan corroded and holed
near/side/rear brake back plate damp
off/side/front lower suspension arm bush perished
off/side/rear brakes binding slightly
play in near/side/front wheel bearing
rear anti-roll bar, anti roll bar linkages, off/side outer sill, and tail gate corroded
rear anti-roll bar, anti roll bar linkages, off/side outer sill,off/side/rear brake back plate, and tail gate corroded
near/side engine mouning loose
Corrosion to front brake disc's just within MOT limits
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Corrosion to front brake disc's just within MOT limits
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside rear brake back plate damp
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside rear brake back plate damp
Advance corrosion at offside rear spring hanger fixing point
Corrosion to rear metal b rake pipes
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Handbrake cable starting to fray
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advance corrosion at offside rear spring hanger fixing point
Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Corrosion on offside front inner wing.
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm.
Slight movement in both front lower arms suspension ball joints.
corrosion to offside floor pan.
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C129 ORA is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 C129 ORA, 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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C129 ORA is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 January 1986.
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