1986 Ford Capri

Gearbox mounting defective rear mounting ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside engine mounting loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes slight (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged also perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high erratic from high to low (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification linkage has been cut and lengthened and rewelded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification tie bar has been made up from sections of tube welded together poorly (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification mounting bracket to axle has been rewelded badly (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification linkage has been cut and lengthened and rewelded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe track rod end retaining nut is only half on thread and not engaging nylock on nut . Note: suspect it has been cut short or is incorrect track rod end (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn panhard rod rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification tie bar has been made up from sections of tube welded together poorly (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification mounting bracket to axle has been rewelded badly (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative non standard strut top mounting is seized causing spring not to rotate (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% brake imbalance recorded , maximum allowance is 30% . Note nearside effort is much lower than offside . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both sides anti roll bar linkage mounting bracket has been welded to strut tubes badly although unlikely to fail .

Front both sides macpherson strut tubes have been modified and rewelded to make adjustable coil overs .

Lower unable to assess underside of vehicle due to fresh underseal application

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed flexible brake hose has rub mark but not touching body or tyre at time of test (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint on chassis leg end has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping from gearbox output shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both seat belt stalks/ clasps are not readily available for inspection although not required in rear unless vehicle is registered after 1st April 1987

Rear both sides leaf spring shackle brackets have been replaced with steel bar .

Rear both sides shackle anchor bolts through chassis have been replaced with what appears to be a substantially smaller diameter bolt although no play noted at time of test , strongly recommend to replace with the correct size bolts .

Rear sill to lower arches both sides has been painted over filler and unable to assess repair

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded.

headlights deterioated.

nearside & offside rear tyres treads close to wear limits & nearside rear tyre inner edge of tread worn smooth (recommend replace).

nearside front floor corroded.

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

unable to test n/s/rear wheel bearing due to brake sticking on

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

no rear bumper fitted

temperature guage inoperative

unable to test n/s/rear wheel bearing due to binding brake

Battery insecure

Front suspension quite rigid due to modifications