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C700 GWO

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,811 mi
Last recorded37,811 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC700 GWO
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 37,811 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 37,312 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 37,292 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 37,221 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 37,200 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 37,126 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 37,015 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 36,943 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 36,938 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 36,693 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 36,008 miles

Offside Rear Seat Belt not fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2015 36,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 May 2015 35,455 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 32,985 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 31,707 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 30,071 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 27,995 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,239 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,958 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 19,319 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 14,897 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 11,156 miles

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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C700 GWO is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C700 GWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C700 GWO registered?

C700 GWO is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 January 1986.

Is C700 GWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C700 GWO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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