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C461 GKN

1986 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

27,785 mi
Last recorded27,785 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC461 GKN
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,785 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 27,778 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Upper Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 27,773 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front floor corroded but not in a prescribed area and not affecting braking or steering

Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,182 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on both edges

metal brake pipe accross rear axle starting to corrode

Fail 7 Feb 2008 22,070 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on both edges

metal brake pipe accross rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 9 Feb 2007 17,789 miles

exhaust carbon monoxide emissions only just under limits

nearside front inner wing corroded at rear (under bonnet) not a prescribed area

Fail 8 Feb 2007 17,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust carbon monoxide emissions only just under limits

nearside front inner wing corroded at rear (under bonnet) not a prescribed area

Pass 10 Feb 2006 13,559 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 13,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

coolant leaking

offside front spring moumting prescribed area corroded

rear metal brake pipe corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play in both front strut top mountings

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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C461 GKN is a 1986 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 C461 GKN, 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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C461 GKN is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 May 1986.

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