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D226 LEC

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,898 mi
Last recorded88,898 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD226 LEC
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 88,898 miles

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))

Fail 6 May 2025 88,895 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 88,815 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 88,786 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 87,387 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 87,157 miles

both rear leaf springs corroded

exhaust system weak/corroded

fuel tank/straps corroded

offside floor to sill corroded

offside sill to inner arch corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 87,014 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 86,816 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 86,197 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 86,197 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 85,125 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2015 84,004 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 83,289 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 83,289 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 82,595 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 82,008 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 80,051 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 79,032 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 78,953 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 76,264 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 76,192 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 73,799 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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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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