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C224 VLD

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,398 mi
Last recorded62,398 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC224 VLD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 62,398 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 61,348 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,297 miles

All 4 tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Fail 11 Feb 2014 59,280 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All 4 tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 54,906 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 56,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 52,779 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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C224 VLD is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C224 VLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C224 VLD registered?

C224 VLD is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 March 1986.

Is C224 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C224 VLD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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