MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,220 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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?
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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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What year was C489 WLC registered?
C489 WLC is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 April 1986.
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