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C471 GKX

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,761 mi
Last recorded32,761 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC471 GKX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 32,761 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 32,633 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 32,457 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 32,230 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 31,791 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 31,522 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 30,667 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 30,418 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 29,899 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,794 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 29,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 29,326 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 May 2014 29,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r hub poss leak

play in both front wheel bearings

play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 17 Jun 2013 26,409 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 25,327 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 21,874 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2005 20,204 miles

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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C471 GKX is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C471 GKX, 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 C471 GKX registered?

C471 GKX is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 April 1986.

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