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C975 WDX

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

21,854 mi
Last recorded21,854 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC975 WDX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 21,854 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 21,363 miles

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

rear differential leak

Fail 11 Oct 2021 21,363 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear differential leak

Pass 9 Jun 2018 21,301 miles

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

Rear both leaf springs surface corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2015 21,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 21,284 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 20,866 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 20,866 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 17,462 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 17,371 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 16,575 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 16,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 16,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 14,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside centre exhaust clamp hitting floor

small chip in front screen

small play in nearside of steering rack inner ball joint

Fail 30 Jul 2008 14,197 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

item removed from interior mirror for mot

nearside centre exhaust clamp hitting floor

small chip in front screen

small play in nearside of steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 17 May 2007 7,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2007 6,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2006 1,719 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear leaf springs corroded but not enough to affect load bearing ability.

tail piece missing from offside rear silencer, but no excessive noise.

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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C975 WDX is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C975 WDX, 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 C975 WDX registered?

C975 WDX is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 April 1986.

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