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C228 SAB

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

98,423 mi
Last recorded98,423 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC228 SAB
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 98,423 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 98,425 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded / holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 98,159 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2025 98,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2024 97,229 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 96,726 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion on underbody

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 96,726 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion on underbody

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,348 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 96,036 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Jun 2018 94,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 94,466 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 93,801 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 93,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 89,590 miles

Front steering rack slightly stiff in operation

Front wheel bearings slight play

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

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

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

Rear spring hangers have slight corrosion

Pass 18 May 2015 85,618 miles

CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF CHASSIS AND FLOOR SECTIONS AND FRONT STRUTT MOUNTS AND INNER AND OUTER SILLS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 9 May 2015 85,618 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF CHASSIS AND FLOOR SECTIONS AND FRONT STRUTT MOUNTS AND INNER AND OUTER SILLS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 10 May 2014 82,032 miles

CORROSION IN ALL UNDER PARTS OF FLOOR AND CHASSIS SECTIONS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 3 May 2014 82,032 miles

Centre Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

CORROSION IN ALL UNDER PARTS OF FLOOR AND CHASSIS SECTIONS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 May 2013 78,425 miles

STEERING RACK SLIGHTLY STIFF IN OPERATION , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 11 May 2013 78,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

STEERING RACK SLIGHTLY STIFF IN OPERATION , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 15 May 2012 74,803 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN , NEARSIDE FLOOR TO SILL CORRODED , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 5 May 2012 74,803 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN , NEARSIDE FLOOR TO SILL CORRODED , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 14 May 2011 71,640 miles

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE FRONT TOP STRUTT MOUNT AND INNER WING , ADVISE ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 8 May 2010 68,044 miles

OIL LEAK , CORROSION NEARSIDE REAR , NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED , CORROSION IN OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 May 2009 61,837 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT CONDENSATED , BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS WORN , BOTH FRONT OUTER ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 7 May 2009 61,567 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 57,252 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 57,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 50,320 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 50,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 43,909 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 43,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

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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C228 SAB is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 C228 SAB, 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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C228 SAB is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 January 1986.

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