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D266 AFA

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,605 mi
Last recorded88,605 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD266 AFA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 88,605 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 84,213 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Slight gearbox oil leak

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Fail 9 Aug 2024 84,213 miles

Fuel pipe damaged Rubber pipe from fuel pump to rear of vehicle excessively split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Slight gearbox oil leak

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 25 Aug 2023 80,188 miles

slight binding of offside rear brake ,advise attention asap

Pass 18 Aug 2022 79,374 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fuel hose deteriorated From fuel pump to front to rear hose in poor condition (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated From tank to front to rear pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing No rear seat belts fitted ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 75,298 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 75,298 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 72,437 miles

Centre exhaust mounting not connected but exhaust still secure

Pass 27 Apr 2019 72,209 miles

Centre exhaust mounting not connected but exhaust still secure

Pass 5 May 2018 71,448 miles

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 May 2017 70,877 miles

battery clamp insecure

middle exhaust rubber not connected but exhaust secure

slight movement on steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 9 May 2016 70,552 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 70,552 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 70,323 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 70,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D266 AFA is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D266 AFA, 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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D266 AFA is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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