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C870 WLY

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,600 mi
Last recorded27,600 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC870 WLY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 27,600 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 27,056 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 26,398 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 25,406 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 23,731 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 22,967 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 22,721 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 22,088 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 19,939 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 18,325 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 18,309 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 15,614 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 15,614 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 15,095 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 14,345 miles

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

slight general vehical corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2007 13,246 miles

Nearside non-obligatory mirror missing

Fail 25 Sep 2007 13,246 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 12,732 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack

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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C870 WLY is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C870 WLY, 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

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What year was C870 WLY registered?

C870 WLY is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 June 1986.

Is C870 WLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C870 WLY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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