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C193 RSA

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,913 mi
Last recorded71,913 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC193 RSA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 71,913 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 71,175 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 70,511 miles

Horn not working properly horn can be heard but faint (7.7 (a) (i))

handbrake travel little reserve travel

Pass 1 Mar 2018 69,241 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 69,240 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

both front shockabsorbers corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

coolant leak

steering pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,126 miles

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

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2012 69,126 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,998 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 67,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 66,798 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 66,798 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 65,330 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 65,268 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2008 64,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2008 64,150 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 62,715 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 62,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 61,759 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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C193 RSA is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C193 RSA, 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 C193 RSA registered?

C193 RSA is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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