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C288 FMG

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

73,796 mi
Last recorded73,796 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC288 FMG
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 73,796 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

interior trim removed

Fail 12 Feb 2021 73,796 miles

Front Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury air dam (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking sender (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing steel plate not welded to under side of inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

interior trim removed

Pass 28 Oct 2019 73,717 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test +interior trim ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

car heavily modified

Pass 29 Oct 2018 73,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

car has no other seats fitted or interior trim

heavily modified vehicle

under-body corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2018 73,573 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened has been welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected top mount +inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

car has no other seats fitted or interior trim

heavily modified vehicle

under-body corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,580 miles

Rear suspension has been modified

rear seats carpets & all interior trims have been removed

Fail 20 Jul 2017 73,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor panel (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure inner mount point (2.4.G.1)

rear seats carpets & all interior trims have been removed

Pass 12 Feb 2016 72,844 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 69,979 miles

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

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

vehicle presented with front windows down

Fail 7 Nov 2014 69,971 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

vehicle presented with front windows down

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,052 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 64,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,078 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 62,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,413 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 58,143 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,415 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 54,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 49,790 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 49,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,733 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 43,733 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 38,359 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2007 38,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight imbalance on rear 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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C288 FMG is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 C288 FMG, 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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C288 FMG is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 March 1986.

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