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C129 ORA

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,146 mi
Last recorded97,146 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC129 ORA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 97,146 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2021 95,718 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 95,707 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 95,704 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 95,657 miles

Corrosion to front brake disc's just within MOT limits

Fail 4 Jul 2009 95,655 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 95,570 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 95,568 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 95,130 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2007 95,128 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 95,054 miles

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.

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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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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