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D148 YLY

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,190 mi
Last recorded84,190 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD148 YLY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 84,190 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 82,332 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 82,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 81,214 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 81,142 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 79,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight exhaust leak at center joint.

Pass 30 May 2012 77,175 miles

Car has been rapped with large sticker making it hard to full inspect for corrosion/ if any.

Front number plate cracked.

Near side front inner wing has corrosion hole outside perscribed area.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion to both inner sills to floor joints.

Pass 3 May 2011 75,105 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 75,105 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 68,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 68,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust section fouling nearside rear leaf spring.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 65,756 miles

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

corrosion to nearside front inner wing outside of prescribed areas

slight play in steering rack

variouse welding repairs heavilly undersealed

wipers worn

Pass 13 Dec 2007 61,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside inner sill corroded

offside front floor section corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Dec 2007 61,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside inner sill corroded

offside front floor section corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Nov 2006 43,229 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 37,742 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 37,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front brake pipe corroded

rear diff oily

slight bind nearside front brake

slight fluctuation in front brake readings

slight play in front hubs

tyre side walls perished

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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D148 YLY is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 D148 YLY, 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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D148 YLY is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 September 1986.

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