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D171 YGV

1986 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,008 mi
Last recorded37,008 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD171 YGV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 37,008 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 35,282 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 33,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 31,352 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 28,983 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 27,488 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 24,273 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 10 Apr 2018 22,328 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 22,328 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 20,557 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 20,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 19,338 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

steering wheel has slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2015 17,038 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 17,038 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 14,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all 4 tyres slightly cracked & perished

Pass 28 Jul 2012 9,023 miles

all 4 tyres have slight cracking around outer sidewalls

Pass 30 Jul 2011 7,604 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 7,136 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 6,073 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 4,152 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 3,079 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 2,014 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 942 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

One rubber mounting supporting centre silencer heavily perished. †Both rear axle rubber bump stops missing.

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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D171 YGV is a 1986 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D171 YGV, 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 D171 YGV registered?

D171 YGV is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 August 1986.

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