MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested Due to wheel cylinder leaking. (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both rear leaf springs corroded
exhaust system weak/corroded
fuel tank/straps corroded
offside floor to sill corroded
offside sill to inner arch corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working both dip beam (1.1.A.3b)
main beam flash inop, dash backing lights inop
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear brake - slight bind
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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D226 LEC is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1987 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 55,478 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 D226 LEC, 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 39 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was D226 LEC registered?
D226 LEC is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 February 1987.
Is D226 LEC safe to buy?
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