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C979 TPH

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

30,439 mi
Last recorded30,439 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC979 TPH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 30,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner sills, chassis rails, floor pans and arches corroding

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2024 30,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis, sills, floors & wheel housings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 30,208 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis, sills, floors & wheel housings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 29,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis, sills, floors & inner wheel housings corroding.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 29,973 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Swinging shackle area (Chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis, sills, floors & inner wheel housings corroding.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 29,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floors, chassis, sills, inner & outer wheel housings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 29,640 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sided (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs weakened

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has corrosion throughout

Pass 22 Sep 2021 29,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both rear springs weak

Sills, chassis, floors, inner & outer wheel housings & suspension components corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2021 29,286 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both rear springs weak

Sills, chassis, floors, inner & outer wheel housings & suspension components corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2020 29,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Floors, sills inner & outer wheel housings corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 29,258 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Floors, sills inner & outer wheel housings corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 29,090 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis, floors, wheel arches, wheel housings, sills & step panels all corroding.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Both leaf springs in poor condition

Fail 1 Aug 2019 29,078 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis, floors, wheel arches, wheel housings, sills & step panels all corroding.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Both leaf springs in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2018 28,758 miles

Chassis, floors, sills, inner wings & wheel arches corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Leaf springs worn

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 28,413 miles

Chassis members, floors, sills, wheel housings & arches all corroding

Corrosion to metal brake pipes

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 28,253 miles

Chassis, floors, sills, wheel housings & wheel arches corroding

Light corrosion to rear brake pipes

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 28,243 miles

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

Light corrosion to metal brake pipes

Chassis, floors, sills, wheel housings & wheel arches all corroding

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 28,230 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Step panel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Step panel (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Chassis, floors, sills, wheel housings & wheel arches all corroding

Light corrosion to metal brake pipes

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 27,776 miles

Metal brake pipes corroding

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Vehicle in poor corroded condition

Pass 17 Jul 2014 27,359 miles

Corrosion to, front chassis, floors, sills.step panels & rear wheelarches

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

Light corrosion to brake pipes

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 27,359 miles

Corrosion to, front chassis, floors, sills.step panels & rear wheelarches

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

Light corrosion to brake pipes

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 27,063 miles

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

N/S/F Chassis, sills, inner wings & rear arches corroding.

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 26,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sills, wheel arches. inner wings & N/S/F chassis corroding

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,964 miles

Front inner wings, N/Sfront chassis & Sill panels corroding

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight kicking from steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 Jul 2011 25,959 miles

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

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

Front inner wings, N/Sfront chassis & Sill panels corroding

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight kicking from steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Jul 2010 25,411 miles

Corrosion to front inner wings,rear of sills,N/S front chassis leg & O/S Rear chassis

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 24,879 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear of sills & front inner wings corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2008 24,382 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 24,361 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front upper inner wings corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 23,688 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 22,316 miles

General rust & corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 20,580 miles

general rusting problems starting

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 TPH is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 TPH, 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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C979 TPH is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 June 1986.

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