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D271 DPX

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,313 mi
Last recorded18,313 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD271 DPX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 18,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside and offside front pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 18,178 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 16,537 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 14,762 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 14,762 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 13,790 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 12,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 11,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 9,869 miles

nearside outer side sill corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 9,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear brakes binding

front number plate damaged

nearside outer side sill corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 8,444 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 8,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 5,883 miles

no bumpers fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2010 99,710 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 90,454 miles

brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 79,459 miles

slight corrosion development in inner sills

Fail 1 Oct 2008 79,451 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight corrosion development in inner sills

Pass 20 Oct 2007 71,034 miles

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

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

both rear tyres, tyre walls cracking

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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D271 DPX is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D271 DPX, 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 D271 DPX registered?

D271 DPX is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 August 1986.

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