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C891 GKP

1986 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

19,300 mi
Last recorded19,300 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC891 GKP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 19,300 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 18,944 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 17,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 15,859 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 14,369 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 14,155 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead / floor area corroded o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing to wing area corroded o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 14,155 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead / floor area corroded o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing to wing area corroded o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 13,955 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 13,955 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 12,332 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 9,675 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 7,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 5,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 3,819 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 2,674 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 99,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 94,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 90,169 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 84,953 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 84,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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C891 GKP is a 1986 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C891 GKP, 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 C891 GKP registered?

C891 GKP is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 May 1986.

Is C891 GKP safe to buy?

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