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C597 HKP

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,332 mi
Last recorded100,332 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC597 HKP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 100,332 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 98,638 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 98,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 98,456 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 98,440 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 98,419 miles

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2017 98,401 miles

corrosion to n/s/f floor pan

corrosion to o/s/f floor pan

Pass 2 Jun 2016 98,381 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 97,317 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,244 miles

approx 10mm play in steering (max 13mm)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 96,244 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

approx 10mm play in steering (max 13mm)

Pass 21 May 2013 95,162 miles

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 14 May 2013 95,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 29 May 2012 93,183 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 92,849 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 91,817 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 91,817 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 91,249 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 9 Jun 2008 90,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r foot & hand brake requires attention

Fail 10 Jul 2007 90,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 90,154 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 89,434 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 89,434 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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C597 HKP is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 C597 HKP, 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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C597 HKP is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 February 1986.

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