MOT History from tests of petrol FORD CAPRIs year 1987

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Pass percent:70.54%

(The average a petrol FORD CAPRI year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:10,838 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	627
Registration plate lamp issues	431
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	365
Rear brake binding	354
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	315
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	258
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	214
Brake pipe excessively corroded	211
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	157
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	155
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	140
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	133
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	118
Registration plate issues	112
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	99
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	97
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	96
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	93
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	92
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	90
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	90
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	87
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	87
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	86
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	86
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	80
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	77
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	76
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	74
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	74
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	70
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	68
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	63
Rear brake application uneven	55
Windscreen washer not working	55
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	55
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	55
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	52
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	51
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	48
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	46
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	45
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	45
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	44
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	43
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	42
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	42
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	39
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	37
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	37
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	37
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	36
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	36
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	36
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	36
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	36
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	33
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	32
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	32
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	31
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	29
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	29
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	28
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	28
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	28
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	28
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	28
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	28
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	27
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	27
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	26
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	25
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	25
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	25
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	24
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	24
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	23
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	23
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	23
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	23
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	22
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	22
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	22
Front brake application uneven	21
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	21
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	21
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	20
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	20
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	20
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	20
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	19
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	19
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	19
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	19
An item not tested \|Manual\|	19
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	18
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	18
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	18
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	18
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	18
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	17
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	17
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	16
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	16
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	16
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	16
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	16
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	15
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	15
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	15
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	14
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	14
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	14
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	14
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	13
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	12
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	12
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	12
Offside Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	12
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	12
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	12
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	11
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	11
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	11
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	11
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	11
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	11
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Windscreen has damage	11
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	11
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	10
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	10
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	10
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	10
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	10

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD CAPRIs year 1987

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