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C538 ULT

1986 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,402 mi
Last recorded62,402 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC538 ULT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 62,402 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 62,400 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 62,393 miles

All brake ferrules starting to corrode

Battery insecure

Both front tyres cracking

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NSF main beam lens chipped

NSF spoiler damage

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 62,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Both front tyres cracking

All brake ferrules starting to corrode

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NSF main beam lens chipped

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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C538 ULT is a 1986 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C538 ULT, 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

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What year was C538 ULT registered?

C538 ULT is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C538 ULT safe to buy?

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