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C557 HUH

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,231 mi
Last recorded50,231 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC557 HUH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 50,231 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 49,930 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 48,507 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 47,864 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 46,751 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 44,209 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 44,022 miles

slight play in both front and rear wheel bearings

Fail 25 Apr 2018 44,022 miles

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

slight play in both front and rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Oct 2016 43,595 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,171 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 39,913 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

drivers seat recline lever stiff

inner sill covers fitted

nearside tailgate(boot) damper breaking away

Fail 1 May 2014 39,913 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

drivers seat recline lever stiff

inner sill covers fitted

nearside tailgate(boot) damper breaking away

Pass 31 May 2013 39,913 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 39,486 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 39,455 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in inner track control arm bushes

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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C557 HUH is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C557 HUH, 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 C557 HUH registered?

C557 HUH is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C557 HUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C557 HUH shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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