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D218 EJT

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,623 mi
Last recorded60,623 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD218 EJT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 60,623 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Slightly Perishing Due To Age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 60,583 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 60,582 miles

Boot lid insecure does not latch down securely (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 60,386 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 59,788 miles

front no plate damaged

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 17 Dec 2014 59,538 miles

Front number plate dameged

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2014 59,528 miles

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

Front number plate dameged

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 58,145 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 56,302 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 56,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 54,759 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,227 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 53,225 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 51,849 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 50,881 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 50,868 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 49,232 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 49,230 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 47,794 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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D218 EJT is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D218 EJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D218 EJT registered?

D218 EJT is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D218 EJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D218 EJT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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