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C763 MHJ

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,691 mi
Last recorded5,691 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC763 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 5,691 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 5,691 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements dip,and position lamps reversed. (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 5,688 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 5,502 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 5,377 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2023 5,318 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 4,823 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 4,774 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear rear spring shackles poorly secured and packed out on threads excessive amount of washers

Pass 15 May 2018 4,772 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 4,713 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 4,615 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 4,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 4,213 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 3,991 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 3,702 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 3,389 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 3,198 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 2,990 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 2,668 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 2,431 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 2,165 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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C763 MHJ is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 C763 MHJ, 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 C763 MHJ registered?

C763 MHJ is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 May 1986.

Is C763 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C763 MHJ shows 21 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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