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C888 DNE

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

23,157 mi
Last recorded23,157 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC888 DNE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 23,157 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 22,896 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 21,890 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 21,880 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 21,470 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 20,770 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 20,770 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 19,770 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 18,395 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 17,407 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 15,591 miles

off side rear outer sill weak

Fail 17 Aug 2016 115,588 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 112,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 9,221 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 9,112 miles

n/s/f amd o/s/f inner wing panels corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 8,593 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 6,343 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 3,958 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 231 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2007 223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 96,843 miles

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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C888 DNE is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C888 DNE, 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 C888 DNE registered?

C888 DNE is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 January 1986.

Is C888 DNE safe to buy?

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