MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside main beam high
alternator loose in fixings
Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount missing and 1 missing (7.1.1)
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure tab washer not locked (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure split pin broken (3.5.1l)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose tab washer not locked (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside main beam high
alternator loose in fixings
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C252 DYY is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 C252 DYY, 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 C252 DYY registered?
C252 DYY is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 July 1986.
Is C252 DYY safe to buy?
The MOT history for C252 DYY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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