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C138 KFV

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,885 mi
Last recorded90,885 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC138 KFV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 90,885 miles

driver seat runner worn but still secure

exhaust rusty

offside front floor corroded to excess in a non prescribed area

rear axle slight leak

Fail 14 Aug 2018 90,885 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

driver seat runner worn but still secure

exhaust rusty

offside front floor corroded to excess in a non prescribed area

rear axle slight leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 90,491 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall cut and cracking

offside and nearside rear bumper end caps missing

offside front floor corroded to excess in a non prescribed area

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2009 90,486 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall cut and cracking

offside and nearside rear bumper end caps missing

offside front floor corroded to excess in a non prescribed area

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2008 89,111 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 89,108 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 89,043 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 89,043 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 89,041 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 89,041 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C138 KFV is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C138 KFV, 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 C138 KFV registered?

C138 KFV is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 January 1986.

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