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C872 LKU

1986 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,327 mi
Last recorded35,327 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC872 LKU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 35,327 miles

front wing rusted at lower edges

nearside front floor rusted

offside and nearside under sills rusted

rear exhaust mount repaired

rear wheel arches rusted

Fail 16 Jul 2010 35,225 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front wing rusted at lower edges

nearside front floor rusted

offside and nearside under sills rusted

rear exhaust mount repaired

rear wheel arches rusted

Pass 6 Aug 2009 30,064 miles

nearside front floor rusted

nearside front inner wing rusted

nearside headlight aim pattern poor

nearside rear anti roll mount bush worn

rear exhaust mount repaired

rear wheel arches rusted

Fail 1 Aug 2009 30,018 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front floor rusted

nearside front inner wing rusted

nearside headlight aim pattern poor

nearside rear anti roll mount bush worn

rear exhaust mount repaired

rear wheel arches rusted

Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,985 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 25,985 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 25,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

GEAR BOX MOUNTING /FLOOR /N/S SLIGHT CORROSION NOT BY SUSPENSION STEERING OR BRAKES

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 18,668 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C872 LKU is a 1986 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C872 LKU, 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 C872 LKU registered?

C872 LKU is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 May 1986.

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