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C12 HOT

1986 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,614 mi
Last recorded85,614 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 HOT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 85,614 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 85,923 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 3 hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 85,173 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 85,125 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 85,073 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 85,069 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2019 86,068 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 86,065 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 85,059 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 85,058 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 84,929 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 84,476 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SLIGHT BIND BY HAND FROM FRONT BRAKE

Pass 26 Oct 2007 84,414 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rusty

offside front steering arm slightly worn

Fail 17 Sep 2007 84,400 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of nearside and offside front brake hose unions .

Pass 19 Jul 2006 84,265 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 83,928 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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C12 HOT is a 1986 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C12 HOT, 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 C12 HOT registered?

C12 HOT is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 September 1986.

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