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C919 SMO

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,907 mi
Last recorded81,907 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC919 SMO
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 81,907 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 81,907 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 81,901 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2022 81,776 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 81,776 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 19 May 2021 81,763 miles

rear springs corroded

Fail 4 May 2021 81,763 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Rear springs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 81,747 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear half shaft bearing assembly slightly rough on rotation

offside rear bump stop missing

slight corrosion to front inner arches and rear inner sills

Fail 25 Oct 2018 81,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear half shaft bearing assembly slightly rough on rotation

offside rear bump stop missing

slight corrosion to front inner arches and rear inner sills

Pass 16 Nov 2017 80,775 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 80,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 80,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 80,580 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 80,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,359 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 80,359 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 80,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

brake pipes greased

drivers seat slightly insecure

nsf inner wing week/slightly corroded

osf inner wing week/slightly corroded

osf tyre cracking

slight underbody corrosion

underbody undersealed

Pass 10 Oct 2012 79,101 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 74,786 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel tank brackets slightly corroded

nearside front floor slightly corroded

offside front tyre perishing

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 72,106 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

rear boot floor coroding

Fail 11 Oct 2010 72,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

rear boot floor coroding

Fail 16 Feb 2009 72,061 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 72,061 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 71,970 miles

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

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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C919 SMO is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C919 SMO, 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 C919 SMO registered?

C919 SMO is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 June 1986.

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