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C443 OFW

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,855 mi
Last recorded18,855 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC443 OFW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,855 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 18,848 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r seatbelt reel slightly loose on mount

o/s/r shackel bolt and nut slightly loose

Pass 1 Mar 2013 14,859 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 10,964 miles

Internal rear view mirror missing.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight corrosion around offside rear spring hanger and offside jacking point.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 10,964 miles

Internal rear view mirror missing.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Slight corrosion around offside rear spring hanger and offside jacking point.

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 4,109 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 98,200 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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C443 OFW is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C443 OFW, 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 C443 OFW registered?

C443 OFW is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 May 1986.

Is C443 OFW safe to buy?

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