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D305 NKW

1986 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,961 mi
Last recorded86,961 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD305 NKW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 86,961 miles

Offside front floor area corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 86,951 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside front inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside front floor area corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 86,749 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 85,271 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 80,767 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 79,664 miles

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Fail 9 May 2017 79,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

Pass 10 May 2016 79,104 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 79,103 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti Roll Bar Nut Missing Split Pin

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,344 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 78,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 77,233 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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D305 NKW is a 1986 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D305 NKW, 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 D305 NKW registered?

D305 NKW is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 August 1986.

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