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C839 TAN

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,032 mi
Last recorded54,032 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC839 TAN
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 54,032 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 53,494 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,202 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 39,195 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 38,716 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 38,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,328 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 25,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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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C839 TAN is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C839 TAN, 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

How do I check the history of C839 TAN?

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What year was C839 TAN registered?

C839 TAN is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 July 1986.

Is C839 TAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C839 TAN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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