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C175 PRN

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

96,147 mi
Last recorded96,147 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC175 PRN
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 96,147 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 96,147 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 96,041 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 96,041 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 96,018 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 96,018 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 95,594 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 94,921 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 94,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 94,444 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 94,060 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 94,060 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 92,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 91,763 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 90,639 miles

handbrake may need attension as only just passed the test

Fail 2 Sep 2016 90,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake may need attension as only just passed the test

Pass 8 Sep 2015 89,068 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 87,911 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,218 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 86,919 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 86,660 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 86,660 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 86,061 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 86,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 84,825 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 84,365 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 84,365 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 83,502 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 81,654 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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C175 PRN is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 C175 PRN, 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 C175 PRN registered?

C175 PRN is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 February 1986.

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