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D29 FYW

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,910 mi
Last recorded75,910 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD29 FYW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 75,910 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 75,809 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam no dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative side repeater (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 56,435 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 56,435 miles

2.9 engine fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2019 56,435 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

2.9 engine fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 56,435 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 61,619 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 61,619 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 60,915 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,705 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 51,288 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 28 Jun 2008 62,730 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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D29 FYW is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc 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 D29 FYW, 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 D29 FYW registered?

D29 FYW is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 October 1986.

Is D29 FYW safe to buy?

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