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C456 OCX

1986 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,348 mi
Last recorded97,348 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC456 OCX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 97,348 miles

Nearside Front floorpan holed

Offside Rear wheelarch/outer sill rear slight corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2018 97,346 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front floorpan holed

Offside Rear wheelarch/outer sill rear slight corrosion

Pass 15 May 2015 97,257 miles

both front tyres inner edges close to limit of wear

Fail 6 May 2015 97,256 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front tyres inner edges close to limit of wear

Pass 7 May 2014 95,347 miles

both front tyres inner edges close to limit of wear

slight corrosion in nearside front floorpan

Pass 8 May 2013 92,500 miles

both rear brake backplates oily

n/s front floorpan holed

n/s rear brake weak foot/handbrake

Fail 8 May 2013 92,499 miles

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

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

both rear brake backplates oily

n/s front floorpan holed

n/s rear brake weak foot/handbrake

Pass 29 Dec 2011 89,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 86,205 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 84,275 miles

o/s rear wheel arch rustr

slight corrosion in n/s/f floorpan

Fail 30 Nov 2009 84,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s rear wheel arch rustr

slight corrosion in n/s/f floorpan

Pass 22 Dec 2008 82,855 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 82,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Nov 2007 80,294 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 80,293 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 75,155 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 75,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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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C456 OCX is a 1986 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 C456 OCX, 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 C456 OCX registered?

C456 OCX is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 May 1986.

Is C456 OCX safe to buy?

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