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C179 JBO

1986 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,446 mi
Last recorded89,446 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC179 JBO
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 89,446 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 89,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body covered in thick black underseal

Pass 18 Apr 2019 78,934 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 78,798 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 76,526 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 76,526 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 70,510 miles

offside floor corroded not in prescribed area

slight play in rack mounting rubbers

Fail 18 Dec 2008 70,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside floor corroded not in prescribed area

slight play in rack mounting rubbers

Pass 10 Dec 2007 74,036 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 71,274 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 68,802 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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C179 JBO is a 1986 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C179 JBO, 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 C179 JBO registered?

C179 JBO is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 April 1986.

Is C179 JBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C179 JBO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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