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C14 RBS

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,973 mi
Last recorded92,973 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 RBS
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2016 92,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coolant leak

many areas of corrosion

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,841 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 8 May 2014 78,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

n/s/f bumper end cap missing.

surface rust on front brake discs.

Fail 8 May 2014 78,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f bumper end cap missing.

surface rust on front brake discs.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 75,380 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

axle oil leaking from both rear halfshaft bearing seals not contaminating brakes when tested

Fail 2 Apr 2012 75,380 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,903 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 63,437 miles

o/s/f suspension unit top starting to rust, . n/s/f and o/s/f floor pans and swide cross members rusting.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 57,676 miles

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

evidents of oil on n/s/r brake back plate, appears to be from axle seal

o/s/r rear exhaust box mounting bracket loose but supporting exhaust

one of centre ehaust box rubbers starting to split

slight binding of o/s/r brake

Pass 14 Nov 2006 51,061 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Nov 2006 51,061 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Dec 2005 47,248 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 47,246 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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C14 RBS is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C14 RBS, 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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C14 RBS is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 December 1986.

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