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C144 KEP

1986 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

47,178 mi
Last recorded47,178 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC144 KEP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 47,178 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 47,134 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 47,134 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 45,995 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 45,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 44,780 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 44,020 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 66,567 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,047 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 66,047 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hole in offside front wing

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 17 Nov 2012 65,053 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 65,045 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 May 2010 64,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 May 2010 64,249 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 61,618 miles

corrosion around n/s/front anti roll bar mounts

corrosion starting around o/s/rear leaf spring mounts

dampness around o/s/rear backplate

drivers seat runners worn

engine idle speed irratic

Pass 23 Apr 2007 56,920 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 51,574 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 51,574 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 51,539 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front number plate slight damage

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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C144 KEP is a 1986 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 C144 KEP, 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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C144 KEP is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 March 1986.

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