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C636 YDH

1986 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,692 mi
Last recorded84,692 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC636 YDH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 84,692 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 83,629 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 83,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front & rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2016 80,929 miles

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

both front wheel bearings slightly rough

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f floor holed but not in a perscribed area

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,697 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 73,801 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,754 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 71,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 70,239 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 69,683 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 69,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 69,331 miles

n/s and o/s floor and chassis slightly corroded

off side strut top slightly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2010 69,331 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s floor and chassis slightly corroded

off side strut top slightly corroded

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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C636 YDH is a 1986 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C636 YDH, 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 C636 YDH registered?

C636 YDH is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C636 YDH safe to buy?

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