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C551 OCH

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,157 mi
Last recorded69,157 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC551 OCH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 69,157 miles

Lower under side of body covered in wax oil

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 69,100 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 69,087 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 69,077 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 69,040 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 68,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 68,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 68,215 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,080 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 67,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine burning oil

Pass 13 Jun 2012 66,803 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 65,416 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 65,416 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 64,272 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 62,449 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 60,816 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 57,526 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 54,140 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

speedometer not illuminated

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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C551 OCH is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C551 OCH, 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 C551 OCH registered?

C551 OCH is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 January 1986.

Is C551 OCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C551 OCH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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