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D224 KAF

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

15,412 mi
Last recorded15,412 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD224 KAF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 15,412 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 15,394 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 15,027 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 15,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 14,801 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 14,780 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 14,755 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 14,755 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 May 2017 14,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 14,703 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 14,665 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 14,665 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 14,638 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 14,638 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 14,580 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 14,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 14,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 14,475 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 14,104 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 13,935 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 13,780 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 13,613 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 13,442 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 May 2007 13,442 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 13,219 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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D224 KAF is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 D224 KAF, 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 D224 KAF registered?

D224 KAF is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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