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C74 SEY

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

7,760 mi
Last recorded7,760 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC74 SEY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 7,760 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 7,758 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing arm (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 5,014 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 29 Jan 2016 3,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear hub leak

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bump stop loose.

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion to bodywork.

rear exhaust fouling body.

some movement in steering rack bushes.

split pins missing from front anti roll bar end nuts.

Fail 28 Jan 2016 3,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear hub leak

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bump stop loose.

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front fuel line not fixed on chassis.

general corrosion to bodywork.

rear exhaust fouling body.

some movement in steering rack bushes.

split pins missing from front anti roll bar end nuts.

Fail 28 Nov 2015 3,957 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front steerinr rack slightly worn on outer bushes

Pass 5 Sep 2014 94,594 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to the offside front wheel arch

nearside front brake hose slightly perished

rear diff leaking

rear leaf springs rusty and corroding

Fail 2 Sep 2014 94,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to the offside front wheel arch

nearside front brake hose slightly perished

rear diff leaking

rear leaf springs rusty and corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2013 91,005 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 91,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 85,445 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 85,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 82,304 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack end

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2009 72,852 miles

n/s mirror missing

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 27 Feb 2009 72,810 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

heavy underseal applied to o/s & n/s front jacking points

stone chip in windscreen

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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C74 SEY is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 C74 SEY, 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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C74 SEY is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 February 1986.

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