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C851 JON

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

56,285 mi
Last recorded56,285 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC851 JON
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2014 56,285 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corosion nearside front sill

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,650 miles

n/s/f floor to sill corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2011 46,646 miles

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

n/s/f floor to sill corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,297 miles

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

front brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2010 42,292 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 34,888 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 34,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 29,707 miles

offside front brake ferrules going rusty

offside rear brake ferrules going rusty

rear wiper rubber missing

Fail 12 Apr 2008 29,707 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside front brake ferrules going rusty

offside rear brake ferrules going rusty

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 2 Mar 2007 28,173 miles

offside brake ferrules going rusty

rear wiper rubber missing

Fail 1 Mar 2007 28,173 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside brake ferrules going rusty

offside front wiper blade starting to split

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 2 Mar 2006 25,967 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 25,697 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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C851 JON is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 C851 JON, 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 C851 JON registered?

C851 JON is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C851 JON safe to buy?

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