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D383 UCF

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

24,534 mi
Last recorded24,534 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD383 UCF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 24,534 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 24,336 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 24,080 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 23,471 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 23,329 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 23,014 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 22,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 20,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 18,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 16,775 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of front pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 14,537 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 12,333 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 10,120 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 10,116 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 7,863 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 5,387 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 2,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 2,415 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 573 miles

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 May 2009 98,037 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 95,460 miles

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

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 10 May 2007 91,885 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 91,864 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2006
Fail 27 Apr 2006 90,557 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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D383 UCF is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 D383 UCF, 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 D383 UCF registered?

D383 UCF is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D383 UCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D383 UCF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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