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D260 YLC

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,916 mi
Last recorded95,916 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD260 YLC
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 95,916 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 95,498 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 94,493 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 94,433 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 94,433 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 93,437 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 92,818 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 92,782 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 92,619 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 92,464 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 92,277 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 92,081 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 91,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 91,807 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 91,770 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 91,511 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 91,247 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear bump stop on o/s/r axle slightly loose. pas pump noisey. rear handbrake cable rubbing on rear spring.

Pass 27 Mar 2010 90,363 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 88,424 miles

All exhaust mounting rubbers perished.

Nearside rear chassis leg corroded.

PAS metal Pipe to rack (as marked )corroded.

Fail 25 Nov 2008 88,421 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

All exhaust mounting rubbers perished.

Nearside rear chassis leg corroded.

PAS metal Pipe to rack (as marked )corroded.

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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D260 YLC is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D260 YLC, 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 D260 YLC registered?

D260 YLC is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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