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C649 LHJ

1986 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

34,007 mi
Last recorded34,007 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC649 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 34,007 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 33,924 miles

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

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,894 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 26,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2007 26,756 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

rear exhaust touches nsr shock absorber

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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C649 LHJ is a 1986 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C649 LHJ, 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 C649 LHJ registered?

C649 LHJ is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C649 LHJ safe to buy?

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