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C505 BCL

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,538 mi
Last recorded19,538 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC505 BCL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2010 19,538 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

FRONT BALL PIN BOOTS SPLIT

LOWER SILL TO FLOOR SEAM CORRODED

N/S/REAR BRAKE SLOWER TO OPPERATE

STEERING COLUMN U/J SLIGHT PLAY/MOVEMENT

VEHICLE HAS HAD MANY PREVIOUS WELDED REPAIRS. SOME AREAS FIBREGLASSED AND SILICONED!? PLEASE RETURN VEHICLE WITH NEW REPAIRS UNPROTECTED/COVERED FOR REASSESSMENT/RETEST

Pass 17 Jun 2009 15,524 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 15,464 miles

Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both top suspension mounting plates corroded under bonnet

n/s inner wing under bonnet corroded

rear valance corroded

slight exhaust blow front joint

Pass 5 Jun 2008 13,283 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 13,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 7,681 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 7,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 3,494 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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C505 BCL is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C505 BCL, 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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C505 BCL is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 January 1986.

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