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C97 UPG

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,030 mi
Last recorded33,030 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC97 UPG
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 33,030 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 33,010 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2012 30,211 miles

headlamp dip switch slightly intermitant but working during test.

off side headlamp aim on lower limit.

small leaks on exhaust joints.

Fail 1 Dec 2012 30,201 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

headlamp dip switch slightly intermitant but working during test.

off side headlamp aim on lower limit.

small leaks on exhaust joints.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 24,490 miles

Corrosion to iner whell arch at anti roll bar mounting areas.

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch that has a hole through to inside of vehicle.

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear spring hanger mounting areas.

Driver seat back rest catch / lever assembly is sticking slightly.

Fail 22 Oct 2011 24,443 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Corrosion ( HOLE ) to nearside front inner wheel arch / footwell area.

Corrosion to inner wheel arch areas for anti roll bar mounting brackets.

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis rails at rear spring hanger mounting areas.

Nearside front and offside rear brake hoses have ferrules that are corroded near to limits.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,376 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 24,372 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 23,214 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 23,214 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,078 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 23,078 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.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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C97 UPG is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C97 UPG, 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 C97 UPG registered?

C97 UPG is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 May 1986.

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