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ExpiredMileage
28,070 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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))
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)
hole in front passenger foot well
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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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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