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C489 WLC

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

10,220 mi
Last recorded10,220 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2007
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC489 WLC
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2007 10,220 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front wheel bearings noisy - JUST ACCEPTABLE

brake pedal seems spongy

front brake pads very low & front brake discs pitted - recommend replacement

n/s/f lower sill corroding

power steering belt in poor condition

power steering heavy to o/s - recommend attention

rear exhaust rubbers perished & splitting

rear tyres badly perished

wipers smearing

Fail 25 Apr 2006 6,985 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both rear chassis legs corroding by spring mounts

both rear lower sills repaired with filler

hand brake cable linkages seem worn

handbrake travel close to limit

heater hose damaged by fan belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mounts perishing

rear foot brake balance poor

Pass 25 Apr 2006 6,985 miles

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

both rear chassis legs corroding by spring mounts

both rear lower sills repaired with filler

hand brake cable linkages seem worn

handbrake travel close to limit

heater hose damaged by fan belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mounts perishing

rear foot brake balance poor

Fail 2 Feb 2006 6,961 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

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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C489 WLC is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 C489 WLC, 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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C489 WLC is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 April 1986.

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