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C31 SAP

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,295 mi
Last recorded15,295 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC31 SAP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 15,295 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 14,850 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 14,428 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 14,308 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 14,300 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 14,300 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 13,367 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 13,367 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 12,188 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 12,188 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 10,600 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 10,600 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C31 SAP is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C31 SAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C31 SAP registered?

C31 SAP is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 April 1986.

Is C31 SAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C31 SAP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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