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C184 XEO

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,870 mi
Last recorded95,870 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC184 XEO
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 95,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam full beam operates on dip & dip & full beam on when full beam/wiring reversed (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Full beam works on dip & full & dip on when full beam operated (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges @ fuel pump (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired @ front spring mounting/Plated but not as origional ! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak @ thermostat housing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive @ oil filter & other area @ front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2025

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Starter to alternator feed rubbing on steering column ! (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazards do not work but were not an Mot requirement for this age of vehicle

Oil pressure guage supply pipe touching exhaust manifold

Pass 24 Apr 2024 95,851 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 95,486 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2021 95,486 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 95,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 95,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat and seat belt missing

Pass 5 Jun 2019 94,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 94,226 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 95,308 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear valance wings corroded (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion sills corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 94,968 miles

Coolant leak

front no. plate deteriorating

n/s & o/s front floor corroded,not within any prescribed area

Fail 11 Jun 2010 94,965 miles

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

Coolant leak

front no. plate deteriorating

n/s & o/s front floor corroded,not within any prescribed area

Pass 24 Jun 2009 94,703 miles

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 94,703 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Pass 30 May 2008 93,258 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 92,121 miles

n/s front floor has slight corrosion

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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C184 XEO is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 C184 XEO, 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 C184 XEO registered?

C184 XEO is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 January 1986.

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