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C557 WLN

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

21,899 mi
Last recorded21,899 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC557 WLN
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2022 21,899 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 21,889 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 21,869 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 21,624 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 21,623 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 21,350 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 May 2018 21,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 20,341 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 20,341 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 18,663 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 16,005 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 13,863 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 12,589 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2013 12,589 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 11,587 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 11,583 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 10,397 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 9,588 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 7,263 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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C557 WLN is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C557 WLN, 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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C557 WLN is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C557 WLN safe to buy?

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