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C276 VLD

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,763 mi
Last recorded98,763 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC276 VLD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 98,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear nearside handbrake performance low

Pass 25 Oct 2013 96,893 miles

Poor running at idle.

Fail 22 Oct 2013 96,892 miles

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

Poor running at idle.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 96,890 miles

Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion various places floors sills chassis

nearside front flexible brake hose cracking

nearside rack boot cracking

play offside steering arm of rack

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

Pass 19 Jun 2008 96,693 miles

corrosion various places floors, sills, chassis

nearside rack boot cracking

play in steering rack arm offside

Fail 19 Jun 2008 96,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion various places floors, sills, chassis

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rack boot cracking

play in steering rack arm offside

Pass 18 Jun 2007 93,207 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 93,207 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust middle box cracked and starting to blow

offside rear sill corroded

play in steering rack offside

slight drone both sides front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jun 2006 89,576 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 89,596 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight imbalance front brakes

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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C276 VLD is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C276 VLD, 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 C276 VLD registered?

C276 VLD is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 March 1986.

Is C276 VLD safe to buy?

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