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D172 WGW

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,703 mi
Last recorded53,703 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD172 WGW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 53,703 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 53,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 152,876 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 152,876 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 152,493 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 51,066 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 51,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2021 48,119 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 48,106 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 45,950 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 45,950 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 41,759 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 41,010 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 41,010 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 41,003 miles

both front steering rack boots slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2015 41,003 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front steering rack boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2014 40,530 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 37,678 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 33,701 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 32,730 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 27,765 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle has had accident damage to front & N S

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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D172 WGW is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D172 WGW, 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 D172 WGW registered?

D172 WGW is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D172 WGW safe to buy?

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