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C242 HYD

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

28,680 mi
Last recorded28,680 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC242 HYD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 28,680 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 27,899 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 27,461 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 27,058 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 26,923 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 26,842 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 26,719 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 26,212 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear axle / slight seepage ??

slight corrosion developing osf upper inner wing ??

Pass 30 Jul 2018 26,002 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge ;

Pass 27 Jul 2017 24,433 miles

nearside centre exhaust box baffles loose ?

slight exhaust blow n/s front pipe to manifold ;

Pass 10 Jun 2016 20,766 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 20,232 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 19,615 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 18,052 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nsf brake binding slightly ;

os centre exhaust baffles loose

Pass 4 Oct 2011 16,841 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 15,603 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight seepage ?

Pass 14 Oct 2009 13,596 miles

battery not charging

Fail 14 Oct 2009 13,596 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

battery not charging

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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C242 HYD is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 C242 HYD, 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

How do I check the history of C242 HYD?

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What year was C242 HYD registered?

C242 HYD is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 May 1986.

Is C242 HYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C242 HYD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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