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C252 DYY

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,869 mi
Last recorded79,869 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC252 DYY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 79,869 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 79,712 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 79,582 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 79,437 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 79,437 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,115 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 79,115 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,948 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 78,522 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 78,522 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,421 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 78,411 miles

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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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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