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C538 ONU

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,226 mi
Last recorded79,226 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2006
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC538 ONU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2006 79,226 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 79,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 76,175 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 76,175 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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C538 ONU is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C538 ONU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C538 ONU?

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What year was C538 ONU registered?

C538 ONU is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C538 ONU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C538 ONU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C538 ONU have outstanding finance?

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