CarVerify

Free Car Check

D115 MBA

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,882 mi
Last recorded18,882 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD115 MBA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 18,882 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cill covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2019 18,870 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 18,030 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 May 2018 18,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 16,270 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 16,168 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 10,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s n/s rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 2,196 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 1,935 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 91,046 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 91,034 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 73,617 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 68,769 miles

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

all tyres heavily perished

n/s washers poor

Fail 9 Jun 2011 68,762 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all tyres heavily perished

n/s washers poor

Fail 20 May 2011 68,713 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 67,730 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 67,231 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 67,231 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 May 2007 62,326 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 58,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front & near side rear brake have slight bind

Fail 4 May 2006 58,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

o/s/f wheel bearing not testable due to binding brake

slight binding n/s front brake

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
Full Ford Capri reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D115 MBA is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D115 MBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D115 MBA?

You can check the full history of D115 MBA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D115 MBA registered?

D115 MBA is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 November 1986.

Is D115 MBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D115 MBA shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D115 MBA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D115 MBA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.