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C449 ADC

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

92,454 mi
Last recorded92,454 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC449 ADC
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 92,454 miles

fibre glass rear wheel arches fitted with the use of expandable foam packing in arch

Fail 14 Sep 2022 92,454 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail top mount/bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fibre glass rear wheel arches fitted with the use of expandable foam packing in arch

Pass 13 Sep 2021 91,723 miles

fibre glass rear wheel arches fitted with the use of foam packing in arch

Fail 1 Sep 2021 91,723 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake inadequately mounted flexi brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

fibre glass rear wheel arches fitted with the use of foam packing in arch

Fail 13 Jul 2021 91,704 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on suspension and not supported (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security coverd by fiberglass wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security coverd by fiberglas wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2013 91,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2013 91,696 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 16 May 2013 91,696 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 24 Dec 2010 85,674 miles

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/f tyre cracked

oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2010 85,674 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/f tyre cracked

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2010 85,672 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 17 Nov 2008 85,631 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2007 83,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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C449 ADC is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

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 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 C449 ADC, 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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C449 ADC is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 July 1986.

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