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C456 VLC

1986 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,218 mi
Last recorded98,218 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC456 VLC
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 98,218 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 97,662 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 May 2014 97,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 92,742 miles

All flexable brake hoses starting to crack

All metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Corrosion to roof/sunroof area

General corrosion to all areas

Scratches and stone chips to windscreen

Slight bind to both sides front brakes

Slight play to both sides inner steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2009 92,716 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 92,424 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 89,878 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 87,487 miles

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

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

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

front no plate cracked

steering u/j appears loose to steering column

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 VLC is a 1986 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

C456 VLC is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C456 VLC safe to buy?

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