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D243 OAR

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,698 mi
Last recorded70,698 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD243 OAR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 70,698 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 69,757 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 68,899 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 67,898 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 67,127 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 66,260 miles

Play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 10 Oct 2019 66,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2018 65,140 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 64,237 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 63,118 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 62,068 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,335 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 59,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 59,360 miles

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

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

front brake springs incorrectly fitted rubbing on discs

n/s rear pipe joint moved

noise from o/s/r wheel

Pass 25 Oct 2010 59,013 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,684 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 58,684 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 58,297 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 57,936 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 57,608 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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D243 OAR is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 D243 OAR, 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 D243 OAR registered?

D243 OAR is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 August 1986.

Is D243 OAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D243 OAR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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