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D226 PJX

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,729 mi
Last recorded56,729 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD226 PJX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 56,729 miles

VEHICLE HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED

Pass 23 Apr 2025 56,591 miles

VEHICLE HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED

Fail 23 Apr 2025 56,591 miles

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

VEHICLE HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED

Pass 1 May 2024 56,501 miles

vehicle has been fully undersealed

Pass 9 May 2023 56,459 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 56,400 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 56,400 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 56,129 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 56,069 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 55,769 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 55,769 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 55,754 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,592 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 55,535 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 55,300 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 55,212 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 55,127 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,082 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear drum back plates slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 54,972 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake back plates slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,962 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 54,943 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 54,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 54,783 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 PJX is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJX, 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 D226 PJX registered?

D226 PJX is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D226 PJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D226 PJX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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