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88,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()
Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front tyres perishing
crack on offside lower corner of front screen.
damage in 'zone a' of front screen close to 10mm limit.
emissions weak.
offside rear brake starting to bind.
rear exhaust box corroded and starting to leak.
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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C653 TJK is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 C653 TJK, 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 C653 TJK registered?
C653 TJK is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 July 1986.
Is C653 TJK safe to buy?
The MOT history for C653 TJK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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