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C311 WCG

1986 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,781 mi
Last recorded57,781 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC311 WCG
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 57,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front most spring hanging point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front floor has corrosion marked with chalk

coolant leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 57,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding unable to carry out wheel bearing check (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Side repeater not working nearside and offside (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front most spring hanging point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front floor has corrosion marked with chalk

coolant leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 54,122 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 54,122 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 48,637 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 45,563 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 45,563 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2011 43,012 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 43,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,546 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 41,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 41,375 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 39,342 miles

both bumpers removed

both front indicarors partly coverd

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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C311 WCG is a 1986 Ford Capri in Orange with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C311 WCG, 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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C311 WCG is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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