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D156 GDL

1986 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,185 mi
Last recorded38,185 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD156 GDL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 38,185 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked/perished round sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 38,145 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 37,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 37,947 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 37,368 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 36,968 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front flex,s hose,s poor rust

Pass 9 Jun 2017 36,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,234 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,313 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 34,865 miles

power steering pipe slighty rusted

Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,471 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 344,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,326 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 34,326 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,130 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 34,130 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 33,792 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 33,792 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,519 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 33,345 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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D156 GDL is a 1986 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D156 GDL, 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 D156 GDL registered?

D156 GDL is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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