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D273 FAE

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,085 mi
Last recorded65,085 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD273 FAE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 65,085 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 63,427 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 61,200 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 60,892 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 60,746 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underneath corroded and sillsetc

Fail 6 Jul 2022 60,738 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached insert (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underneath corroded and sillsetc

Pass 8 Jul 2021 60,253 miles

Inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jul 2021 60,253 miles

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

Inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2020 59,480 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f steering rack gaiter is deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2019 58,490 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,179 miles

Corroded underneath

Pass 10 Jul 2017 55,873 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear leaf spring mountings (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 54,495 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear leaf springs (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust deteriorated and blowing slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2015 53,024 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 53,014 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,649 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,069 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,516 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake imbalance high

Fail 3 Jul 2012 48,506 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 47,065 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 45,402 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,831 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,479 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,104 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,813 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 37,062 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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D273 FAE is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D273 FAE, 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 D273 FAE registered?

D273 FAE is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 August 1986.

Is D273 FAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D273 FAE shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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