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D144 KJE

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

32,253 mi
Last recorded32,253 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD144 KJE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 32,253 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 32,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,204 miles

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

offside front and both rear tyres are cracking/perishing in the side walls

Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,444 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 30,444 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,028 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 14,702 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 4 Apr 2008 14,700 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,076 miles

Front brake hose ferrules corroding.

Nearside rear chassis rail in poor condition.

Offside front inner wing corroding.

Possible signs of slight oil contamination on offside front brake disc.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Fail 20 Sep 2006 10,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front brake hose ferrules corroding.

Nearside rear chassis rail in poor condition.

Offside front inner wing corroding.

Possible signs of slight oil contamination on offside front brake disc.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 23 Sep 2005 5,536 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 5,528 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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D144 KJE is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D144 KJE, 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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What year was D144 KJE registered?

D144 KJE is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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