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D355 XUY

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,308 mi
Last recorded81,308 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD355 XUY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 81,308 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 80,727 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 80,614 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Lazy (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 79,813 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 79,252 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 79,236 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2020 78,873 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 77,463 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 77,428 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 76,118 miles

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

both offside front and rear tyre s started to perish

Pass 11 May 2017 74,812 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 73,649 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 73,642 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 72,567 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 May 2014 71,086 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 71,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nearside front tyre started to perish

Pass 18 Feb 2009 68,259 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

has temperoary exhaust repair

nearside rear and offside rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 18 Feb 2009 68,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 4 Oct 2007 67,490 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Oct 2006 65,412 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 65,399 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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D355 XUY is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 D355 XUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D355 XUY?

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What year was D355 XUY registered?

D355 XUY is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 August 1986.

Is D355 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D355 XUY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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