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C496 PLV

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,771 mi
Last recorded58,771 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC496 PLV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 58,771 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 58,732 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 57,121 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 52,190 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 27 May 2017 46,875 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

fresh welding and underseal on underside

Pass 4 Aug 2011 45,886 miles

front flexi brake hoses cracked

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2011 45,858 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

front flexi brake hoses cracked

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 44,061 miles

both front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

both front inner wings corroded

no rear set belts fitted

o/s/f seat bolt missing

rear brake pipe corroded across axle

Fail 30 Jul 2010 44,061 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

both front inner wings corroded

no rear set belts fitted

o/s/f seat bolt missing

rear brake pipe corroded across axle

Pass 17 Feb 2007 40,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

bonnet corroded

both front inner wheel arches holed & corroded

nearside bulk head/ inner wing holed & corroded

offside rear tyre inner wall cracking

slight bind on offside rear wheel

slight leak on exhaust joint

Fail 10 Feb 2007 40,228 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

bonnet corroding

both front inner wheel arches holed & corroded

nearside bulk head/ inner wing holed & corroded

offside rear inner wall cracking

slight bind offside rear wheel

slight leak on exhaust joint

Pass 28 Oct 2005 35,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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C496 PLV is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C496 PLV, 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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C496 PLV is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 June 1986.

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