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C385 ULX

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,605 mi
Last recorded48,605 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC385 ULX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2020 48,605 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A piller by upper door hinge rotted through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Inner wing strengthener for MacPherson strut rotted through. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Some welding very poor. Replacement plate pulling away. Attachment to inner inner and outer wings has rotted away. Plate has not been continuously welded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill to body repair breaking away. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch and sill end rotted away. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A Piller rotted through. Upper door hinge and down into inner wings to floor panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Repair plate pulling away from inner wing. Poor welding and not completely welded. Inner wing rotted away the length of its structure. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill to body repair breaking away and corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill , jacking point and inner wheel arch or sill end rotted away. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Macpherson strut has vertical movement with inner repair panel. This area is knocking on the road and car pulls to left. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r upper seat belt mount, just out of corrosion zone for tailgate hinge and roof rotted away. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat runners badly worn and seat rocking back and forth under acceleration and braking.

Some run out on front brake discs.

Offside Front Inner wing cover rotted away. Corrosion to piller, chassie and floor can been seen.

Strength and internal integrity of this vehicle is seriously compromised.

Pass 13 May 2019 40,697 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front inner quarter panels behind front wings corroded not within prescribed areas

general underbody corrosion

Fail 9 May 2019 40,675 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front inner quarter panels behind front wings corroded not within prescribed areas

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2018 34,874 miles

Front brake hoses perished

Front discs in poor condition

Front seats have movement

oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2018 34,850 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake hoses perished

Front discs in poor condition

Front seats have movement

Offside Rear Inner tyre 2mm

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2017 29,281 miles

almost excessive movement and wear in front seats

front brake hoses perished

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre heavily perished and damage to outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre splitting

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2017 29,171 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (3.7.B.5b)

almost excessive movement and wear in front seats

front brake hoses perished

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre heavily perished and damage to outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre splitting

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2016 25,302 miles

Advancing corrosion to rear chassis around spring hanger areas and towbar mountings

Corrosion around both macpherson strut towers

Engine running very poorly

General corrosion to structure

Hydrocarbons very high, needed fast idle to pass

Oil weep around power steering rack

Slight exhaust leak n/s manifold area

Some deterioration to front brake hoses

Various engine oil leaks

Fail 7 Mar 2016 23,502 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advancing corrosion to rear chassis around spring hanger areas and towbar mountings

Corrosion around both macpherson strut towers

Engine running very poorly

General corrosion to structure

Hydrocarbons very high, needed fast idle to pass

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil weep around power steering rack

Slight exhaust leak n/s manifold area

Some deterioration to front brake hoses

Various engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2015 18,178 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both a pillars corroded

both front flexy hoses perished

both front headlamps poor patterns

corrosion to front coil springs

corrosion to front steel brake pipes

corrosion to n/s/f inner sill

front suspension has little dampening effect

general corrosion to rear suspension conponents

headlamp lens poor condition

o/s/f seat runners worn

some deteriration to front macpherson strut top mounts

some play in front wheel bearings

some wear to front brake discs and pads

surface coirrosion to rear suspension componenets

Fail 3 Mar 2015 18,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both front A pillars heavily corroded

Both front Headlamp patterns poor

Corrosion to front steel brake pipes (hose to caliper)

Corrosion to n/s/f inner sill

Corrosoion to front coil springs

Front suspension has little damping effect

General corrosion to rear suspension components

Headlamp lenses poor condition

Heavy corrosion to o/s/f chassis rail

N/s/f strut top mount mounting area heavily corroded

N/s/r hub seal leaking fluid

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s/f seat runners worn

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service wear to front brake discs and pads

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Some deterioration to front macpherson strut top mounts

Surface corrosion to chassis and structure

Pass 12 Mar 2014 17,767 miles

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

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

corroded blisters o/s/r and n/s/r main chassis

front bushes perished

rear brake balance and hand brake slighty uneven

Pass 9 Mar 2013 14,084 miles

both front seats have play

fuel cap seal is perished

nearside front brake calliper is binding slightly

offside rear handbrake lever mechanism has slight restricted free movement

oil leak

rear brake application is slightly un-even and rear brakes are binding slightly

Fail 23 Feb 2013 13,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front seats have play

fuel cap seal is perished

nearside front brake calliper is binding slightly

offside front tyre has perished tread

offside rear handbrake lever mechanism has slight restricted free movement

oil leak

rear brake application is slightly un-even and rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2012 13,224 miles

Oil leak

the offside front and rear tyres are splitting

Pass 26 Jan 2011 12,813 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 12,812 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 12,801 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 12,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drivers seatfails to hinge forward

nearside front aframe near topdoor hinge rusted

Pass 1 Oct 2008 12,670 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 12,323 miles

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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C385 ULX is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C385 ULX, 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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C385 ULX is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 January 1986.

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