MOT Status
ValidMileage
90,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test
underside covered in underseal ,can't fully inspect
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test
underside covered in underseal ,can't fully inspect
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Battery insecure
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Battery insecure
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C226 MAO is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1985 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 56,904 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 C226 MAO, 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 41 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of C226 MAO?
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What year was C226 MAO registered?
C226 MAO is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C226 MAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for C226 MAO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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