MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,030 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
headlamp dip switch slightly intermitant but working during test.
off side headlamp aim on lower limit.
small leaks on exhaust joints.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
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?
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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.
Is C97 UPG safe to buy?
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