1986 Ford Capri 2.0L Petrol · C15 GBW
1986 Ford Capri (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Jun 1986. Recorded mileage 7,591 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C15 GBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 7,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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C15 GBW Mileage History
- 12/07/20227,507 mi
- 17/07/20247,507 mi
- 27/08/20247,521 mi+14 mi
- 20/08/20257,591 mi+70 mi
- 20/08/20257,591 mi
Average of roughly 27 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C15 GBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Ford Capri (C15 GBW) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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