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D243 URP

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,551 mi
Last recorded58,551 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD243 URP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 58,551 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Across bulk head. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside front floor corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Nearside front sill corroded.

Offside front sill corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak from power steering rack.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 58,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Across bulk head. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle slight oil leak.

Slight oil leak from power steering rack.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 57,610 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Across bulk head (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Centre exhaust mount rubber missing

Fail 9 Aug 2022 57,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Across bulk head (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Centre exhaust mount rubber missing

Pass 4 Nov 2019 57,364 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Across bulkhead. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 57,321 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported master cyl. to pressure valve (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

n/s indicator operates when headlamps flash

Pass 21 Jun 2018 56,539 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,532 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 56,206 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Aug 2012 55,373 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 54,060 miles

chips in screen

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

off side front tyre side wall in poor condition

play in steering rack

slight roughness in both front wheel bearings

Fail 20 Oct 2006 54,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chips in screen

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

off side front tyre side wall in poor condition

play in steering rack

slight roughness in both front wheel bearings

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 URP is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 URP, 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 URP registered?

D243 URP is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D243 URP safe to buy?

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