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C245 JEV

1986 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,507 mi
Last recorded46,507 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC245 JEV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 46,507 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 45,343 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 45,343 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,424 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,380 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 39,189 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 39,145 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bump stops missing

offside rear tyre slightly cracking on side walls

Fail 25 May 2006 38,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 38,692 miles

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

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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C245 JEV is a 1986 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C245 JEV, 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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What year was C245 JEV registered?

C245 JEV is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 January 1986.

Is C245 JEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C245 JEV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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