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C286 SGW

1985 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

28,070 mi
Last recorded28,070 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC286 SGW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 28,070 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 27,746 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor pan (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 25,330 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 25,314 miles

Central Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 21,583 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 18,005 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 18,005 miles

Emissions not tested large exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 13,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 8,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

hole in front passenger foot well

Fail 16 Sep 2016 8,772 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension locking device ineffective trackcontrol arm nut missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

hole in front passenger foot well

Pass 19 Sep 2015 4,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

nearside front floor pan holed

oil leak

some steering and suspension compone nts corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2015 3,968 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play nearside (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

nearside front floor pan holed

oil leak

some steering and suspension compone nts corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2014 939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 875 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,362 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 98,349 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 97,136 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 97,084 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 95,778 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 94,385 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 92,776 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 92,776 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 91,181 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 91,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 89,775 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 88,037 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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C286 SGW is a 1985 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1985 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 56,904 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 C286 SGW, 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 41 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C286 SGW is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 December 1985.

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