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RKB 421

1986 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,429 mi
Last recorded70,429 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKB 421
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 70,429 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 70,429 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 70,429 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 70,429 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 70,184 miles

Coolant Leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Free play in front seat rails but seats secure

OIl Leak

Play in steering rack inner joint (s)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 70,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both centre boxes (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

free play in front seat rails but seats secure

Pass 21 Nov 2016 67,745 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 62,998 miles

N/S rear brake slightly binding

fuel hose to fuel pump perished

screen scratched in zone A

Fail 18 May 2015 62,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

fuel hose to pump perished

n/s rear brake slightly binding

screen scratched in zone A

Pass 19 May 2014 58,772 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2014 58,760 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 53,553 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2012 50,873 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,435 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 50,239 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

multiple points of corrosion on body and structure

Pass 8 May 2009 49,718 miles

multiple areas of body and structure starting to corrode

Fail 8 May 2009 49,718 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

multiple areas of body and structure starting to corrode

Pass 9 May 2008 48,975 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 47,898 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 46,796 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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RKB 421 is a 1986 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RKB 421, 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 RKB 421 registered?

RKB 421 is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 26 June 1986.

Is RKB 421 safe to buy?

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