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C223 CWT

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

72,858 mi
Last recorded72,858 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC223 CWT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 72,858 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner strut tower: Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 71,530 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 71,462 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 71,282 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 71,252 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill step. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 70,588 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2018 70,577 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2017 69,841 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 7 Aug 2017 69,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing anti roll bar (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,324 miles

Offside Front inner wing holed and corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 2 Aug 2016 67,314 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front inner wing holed and corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 14 Jan 2015 64,811 miles

BOTH REAR SPRINGS WEAK

CORROSION UNDER CAR VARIOUS

Fail 13 Jan 2015 64,806 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

BOTH REAR SPRINGS WEAK

CORROSION UNDER CAR VARIOUS

Pass 10 Jan 2014 60,154 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 60,146 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 60,045 miles

slight corrosion on nsf & osf floors

Fail 20 Nov 2007 60,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion on nsf & osf floors

Pass 1 Sep 2006 59,515 miles

non of the advisory given on 26/08/2006 test no 530768136205 has been rectified

Fail 26 Aug 2006 59,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.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)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s outer sill lip is damaged and corroded

o/s front floor is excessively corroded but not in any prescribed area

on/s inner wing is corroded

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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C223 CWT is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 C223 CWT, 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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C223 CWT is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 January 1986.

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