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D117 VMX

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

94,777 mi
Last recorded94,777 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD117 VMX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 94,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 93,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 93,916 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 93,901 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 93,901 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements FRONT AND REAR PLATESWRONG COLOUR (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 May 2019 93,434 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 93,434 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 93,291 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 93,291 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 93,162 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 93,162 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 92,173 miles

Front and rear springs corroded.

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 29 May 2014 91,369 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2014 91,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2013 90,667 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 89,910 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 89,057 miles

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 88,290 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 22 May 2009 87,578 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2009 87,578 miles

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 21 May 2008 86,792 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2008 86,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2007 86,002 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 86,001 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 84,826 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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D117 VMX is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 D117 VMX, 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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D117 VMX is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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