MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,567 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside mirror loose
Offside head lamp condensated
Rear exhaust close to suspension
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Fuel system component insecure fuel pump (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside mirror loose
Offside head lamp condensated
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nearside wiper blade split
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
both wiper blades split
Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside wiper blade split
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
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C351 VLM is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C351 VLM, 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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C351 VLM is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 April 1986.
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