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C753 MFM

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,212 mi
Last recorded1,212 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2006
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC753 MFM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2006 1,212 miles

both rear chassis rails rusty and thin

nearside (a) pillar rusty and corroded

nearside and offside front footwells/inner arches holed and corroded but not within fail critera

off side front tyre thin on edge

offside front inner wing by headlights split but not within fail critera

offside front suspension strut top very rusty and thin in places

rear seat belts missing

rear seats missing

various suspension bushes weak

vehicle main structure thin in places

welded repairs to vehicle heavily covered in thick underseal

Fail 15 Mar 2006 1,212 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wheel bearings small amount of play

both rear chassis rails rusty and thin

nearside and offside front footwells/inner arches holed and corroded but not within fail critera

nearside {a} pillar rusty and corroded

offside front inner wing by headlights split but not within fail critera

offside front suspension strut top very rusty and thin in places

offside front tyre thin on edge

rear seat belts missing

rear seats missing

various suspension bushes weak

vehicle main structure thin in places

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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C753 MFM is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C753 MFM, 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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C753 MFM is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 May 1986.

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