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C140 PFW

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,017 mi
Last recorded81,017 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC140 PFW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2025 81,017 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear and middle. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper missing, mounting brackets clips exposed.

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner upper wing near bulk head. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing strengthening plate. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner upper wing near bulk head. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2015 79,076 miles

sterring rack mount bushs soft with slight m,ovement

Fail 23 Oct 2015 79,075 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

sterring rack mount bushs soft with slight m,ovement

Pass 8 May 2014 77,462 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 75,741 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2012 75,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

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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C140 PFW is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C140 PFW, 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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C140 PFW is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 June 1986.

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