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C693 OAL

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,132 mi
Last recorded7,132 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC693 OAL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 7,132 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 6,937 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 6,818 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 6,349 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 93,480 miles

Front Both sides valance within wheel arch corroded.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Strong advise. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Corrotion above both headlamps (non-strunctural).

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded (holed) (non-structural).

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 93,461 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill end cap. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis rail in two places holed within wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Both sides valance within wheel arch corroded.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Strong advise. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Corrotion above both headlamps (non-strunctural).

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded (holed) (non-structural).

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 93,452 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 92,144 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on flexible hose ferrules

corrosion on underside and engine bay

movement in drivers seat

rear bump stops missing

Fail 18 Jun 2014 92,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on flexible hose ferrules

corrosion on underside and engine bay

damage to offside sill

movement in drivers seat

rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Jun 2013 90,835 miles

o/s/r shock absorber has minimal damping effect

Fail 7 Jun 2013 90,830 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/r shock absorber has minimal damping effect

Pass 29 Dec 2009 89,799 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 89,795 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 89,794 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 84,543 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 84,477 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 76,283 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 76,273 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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C693 OAL is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C693 OAL, 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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C693 OAL is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 March 1986.

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