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C1 SXY

1986 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,836 mi
Last recorded80,836 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 SXY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 80,836 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 80,836 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazzard warning lights not working

Pass 12 Sep 2023 80,256 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 80,256 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 78,648 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 77,213 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 77,203 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 77,192 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,058 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 76,819 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 76,819 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,555 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 74,103 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 1 Jun 2013 73,774 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 73,462 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

battery insecure

engine oil leak

front prop shaft u-j joint slight play

offside rear bump stop missing

rear axle slight leak

Fail 18 Jun 2012 73,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

battery insecure

engine oil leak

front prop shaft u-j joint slight play

offside rear bump stop missing

rear axle slight leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 73,239 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 72,986 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 72,986 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 72,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

the n/s rear sill is becoming weak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 72,303 miles

the n/s rear sill is becoming weak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 72,207 miles

Exhaust baffles loose in the o/s middle box

Slight play in the steering rack.

n/s/r sill weak.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 71,445 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 69,835 miles

FRont number plate cracked.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 69,835 miles

FRont number plate cracked.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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C1 SXY is a 1986 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 C1 SXY, 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 C1 SXY registered?

C1 SXY is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 March 1986.

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