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C342 BVF

1986 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

6,793 mi
Last recorded6,793 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC342 BVF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 6,793 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 6,712 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 6,703 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 6,701 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting leaf spring hanger corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 6,176 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 5,640 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 5,640 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2021 5,532 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 5,124 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 4,639 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 4,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 3,755 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2016 2,728 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 2,728 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2015 2,577 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 2,002 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 1,421 miles

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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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C342 BVF is a 1986 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C342 BVF, 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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What year was C342 BVF registered?

C342 BVF is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C342 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C342 BVF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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