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C989 CWT

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

27,913 mi
Last recorded27,913 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC989 CWT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 27,913 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 26,812 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 26,077 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 25,508 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 24,826 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 24,615 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 24,037 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,972 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 23,545 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 23,010 miles

offside rear handbrake just within limit

Pass 31 Aug 2012 22,803 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 22,470 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 22,275 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,799 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 21,753 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,272 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 20,934 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 20,407 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 19,978 miles

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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C989 CWT is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C989 CWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C989 CWT registered?

C989 CWT is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 April 1986.

Is C989 CWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C989 CWT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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