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C768 LUS

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,040 mi
Last recorded18,040 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC768 LUS
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 18,040 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 18,037 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 18,034 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 18,031 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 18,022 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 17,673 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 17,309 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 16,739 miles

Oil leak slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 30 Nov 2016 16,085 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 29 Nov 2016 16,085 miles

Central Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking at floor (7.2.3)

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 30 Nov 2015 15,662 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 15,316 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 15,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 15,036 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 15,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 14,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 14,545 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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C768 LUS is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C768 LUS, 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 C768 LUS registered?

C768 LUS is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 June 1986.

Is C768 LUS safe to buy?

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