MOT History from tests of petrol FORD CAPRIs year 1986

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Pass percent:62.05%

(The average a petrol FORD CAPRI year 1986 passes without issue)

Based on:12,246 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	945
Registration plate lamp issues	676
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	618
Rear brake binding	572
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	489
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	448
Brake pipe excessively corroded	390
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	335
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	310
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	259
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	246
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	238
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	206
Registration plate issues	185
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	184
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	162
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	161
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	161
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	147
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	143
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	143
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	142
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	136
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	129
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	123
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	122
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	120
Rear brake application uneven	112
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	106
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	103
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	100
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	98
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	91
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	91
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	89
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	87
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	86
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	84
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	79
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	76
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	73
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	73
Windscreen washer not working	70
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	66
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	65
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	65
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	64
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	63
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	61
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	59
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	58
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	58
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	57
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	56
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	55
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	55
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	55
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	53
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	52
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	51
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	51
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	49
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	49
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	48
Front brake application uneven	47
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	47
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	47
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	45
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	44
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	44
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	43
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	43
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	42
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	42
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	41
Windscreen has damage	41
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	39
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	39
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	38
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	38
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	37
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	37
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	36
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	35
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	35
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	35
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	34
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	34
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	34
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	34
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	33
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	33
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	33
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	32
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	31
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	31
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	30
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	29
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	29
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	29
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	29
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	29
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	28
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	28
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	27
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	26
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	26
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	26
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	26
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	25
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	25
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	25
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	25
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	24
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	24
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	24
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	23
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	23
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	23
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	22
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	22
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	22
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	22
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	21
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	21
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	21
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	21
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	21
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	21
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	21
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	21
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	21
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	21
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	20
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	20
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	20
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	19
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	19
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	19
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	19
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	19
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	19
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	18
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	18
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	18
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	18
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	17
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	17
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	17
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	17
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	17
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	17
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	17
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	17
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	17
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	16
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	16
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	16
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	16
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	16
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	16
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	16
An item not tested \|Manual\|	16
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	16
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	16
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	15
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	15
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	15
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	15
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	15
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	15
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	15
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	14
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	14
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	14
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	14
Nearside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	14
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	14
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	14
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	14
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	14
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	14
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	14
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	14
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	14
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	14

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD CAPRIs year 1986

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