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LRP 87M

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,050 mi
Last recorded96,050 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRP 87M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 96,050 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 95,537 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 94,962 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 93,247 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 90,832 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 90,424 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 90,424 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Upper Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 89,508 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 89,504 miles

Centre Front Upper Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f/ o/s/f/ side repeters fited to car but in/ op

n/s/r/ o/s/r/ bump stops missing

Fail 8 Apr 2010 89,501 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

car noisey on tick over ex

n/s/f/ o/s/f/ side repeter fited to car but in op first used on 31/01/1986

n/s/r/ o/s/r/ no bump stops fited to back end

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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LRP 87M is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LRP 87M, 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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LRP 87M is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 January 1986.

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