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C995 VLC

1986 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

10,298 mi
Last recorded10,298 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC995 VLC
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2021 10,298 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both side outer track rod ends corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 10,279 miles

Nearside Inner Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 10,102 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2018 10,074 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 9,616 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 9,616 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 9,124 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 9,049 miles

all rear suspesion bushes cracked and slight play

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 3 Oct 2014 9,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil lead at rear diff

Pass 11 Oct 2013 8,474 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 8,072 miles

Coolant leak

Propshaft component defective

master cylinder brake fuld low

Fail 17 Sep 2009 7,980 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 3,131 miles

rear chassis rails and sills corroding

Fail 13 Oct 2008 3,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis rails and sills corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2007 98,570 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 98,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 97,797 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 97,797 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

corrosion nearside front inner sill/floor pan, not in a prescribed area

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

steering feels slightly heavier when turning to the right.

surface corrosion both inner sills

surface corrosion both rear chassis

surface corrosion near passenger front lower belt mount. under carpet in veichle

surfacec corrosion offside front floor pan

when veichle is jacked up the offside front coil spring moves out of its seated position. when the veichle is down off the jack it is ok

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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C995 VLC is a 1986 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C995 VLC, 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 C995 VLC registered?

C995 VLC is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 January 1986.

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