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98,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front tyres starting to perish
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))
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))
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)
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
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
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
CORROSION IN ALL UNDER PARTS OF FLOOR AND CHASSIS SECTIONS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
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
STEERING RACK SLIGHTLY STIFF IN OPERATION , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
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
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN , NEARSIDE FLOOR TO SILL CORRODED , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
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
CORROSION IN OFFSIDE FRONT TOP STRUTT MOUNT AND INNER WING , ADVISE ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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
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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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