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39,854 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))
Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))
Central Exhaust mounting defective one rubber hanger deteriorated and one missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective flat ()
auxiliary belt deteriorated and loose
excessive corrosion in nearside of scuttle panel but not in a prescribed area
excessive corrosion in offside front headlamp bowl but not in a prescribed area
excessive corrosion in slam panel offside front upper but not in a prescribed area
offside wiper hitting scuttle panel
reverse lights not working
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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C949 GKL is a 1986 Ford Capri in Orange with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 C949 GKL, 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 C949 GKL registered?
C949 GKL is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 May 1986.
Is C949 GKL safe to buy?
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