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D164 UTF

1986 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,009 mi
Last recorded96,009 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD164 UTF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 96,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 95,984 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 95,806 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 95,806 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 95,752 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30 cm of sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 93,749 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 93,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 38,213 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 37,985 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,875 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 37,875 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring repaired by welding (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 36,314 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,086 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 28,372 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 24,742 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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D164 UTF is a 1986 Ford Capri in Orange with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 D164 UTF, 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 D164 UTF registered?

D164 UTF is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 October 1986.

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