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C997 WLA

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,899 mi
Last recorded39,899 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC997 WLA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 39,899 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 39,899 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 39,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 39,239 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 38,674 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 37,876 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

slight corrosion outside of prescribed area o/s/f floor

Pass 6 Aug 2018 36,668 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,542 miles

engine emits slight blue smoke

Pass 28 Jul 2016 34,324 miles

engine emits slight blue smoke

slight play in n/s of steering rack end joint

Pass 11 Aug 2015 33,382 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 33,382 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 31,828 miles

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

n/s rear foot brake slightly low effort

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s rear lower wheel arches

slight corrosion to o/s front top strut mount area

Pass 12 Aug 2013 30,719 miles

corrosion to front strut mount area inside wing

n/s rear lower wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 29,364 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 27,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,942 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2010 24,739 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 22,719 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 21,997 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 21,997 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 18,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s hand brake slightly low effort

Pass 22 Jun 2006 14,007 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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C997 WLA is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C997 WLA, 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 C997 WLA registered?

C997 WLA is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 March 1986.

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