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D314 FDX

1986 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,269 mi
Last recorded37,269 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD314 FDX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 37,269 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

drivers seat worn

o/s/f and n/s/f floor pan corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2026 37,265 miles

Nearside Exhaust system insecure mounting rubbers split/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on when brake pressed (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

drivers seat worn

o/s/f and n/s/f floor pan corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2025 36,934 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 36,896 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 36,833 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 36,673 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,531 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 36,217 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 36,017 miles

n/s/f brake binding

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 36,017 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,548 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 34,705 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 33,252 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 33,213 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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D314 FDX is a 1986 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D314 FDX, 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 D314 FDX registered?

D314 FDX is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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