MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements FRONT AND REAR PLATESWRONG COLOUR (0.1 (d))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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)
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)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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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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