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D332 VCW

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,856 mi
Last recorded30,856 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD332 VCW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 30,856 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 30,120 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 29,400 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 29,302 miles

Nearside Front wing has corrosion

Offside Front Wing has corrosion

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 29,139 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 25,751 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bushes (2.4.G.2)

tyres are cracking

Fail 2 Dec 2016 25,751 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tyres are cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2015 18,471 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 18,456 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 12,660 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 10,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

doofalator watsit valve requires cleaning

front pads wearing thin

n/s/f inner track control arm bush slight play

o/s/f lower ball joint slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2013 10,556 miles

doofalator watsit valve requires cleaning

front pads wearing thin

n/s/f inner track control arm bush slight play

o/s/f lower ball joint slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2012 8,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s bulkheads

Pass 18 Oct 2011 7,316 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 5,658 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 3,946 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 1,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 21 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 97,789 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 95,517 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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D332 VCW is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D332 VCW, 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 D332 VCW registered?

D332 VCW is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 December 1986.

Is D332 VCW safe to buy?

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