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C979 LVL

1986 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,388 mi
Last recorded95,388 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC979 LVL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 95,388 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 95,388 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 95,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 95,388 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f inner wing holed

underside heavily waxoyled

Fail 27 May 2016 95,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

underside heavily waxoyled

Pass 10 Apr 2012 95,184 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 95,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 22 May 2010 87,977 miles

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

front bumper end cap missing bumper edge exposed but as manufactured

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 20 May 2010 87,977 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front bumper end cap missing bumper edge exposed but as manufactured

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 15 May 2009 80,093 miles

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

n/s/f brake secured with cable tie

slight blow on exhaust front joint

Fail 14 May 2009 80,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

n/s/f brake secured with cable tie

slight blow on exhaust front joint

Fail 29 Apr 2009 79,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 8 May 2008 71,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2008 71,077 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 61,302 miles

very bad gearbox oil leak

Fail 23 May 2007 61,302 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

very bad gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2005 57,845 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 57,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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C979 LVL is a 1986 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C979 LVL, 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 C979 LVL registered?

C979 LVL is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 January 1986.

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