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D391 DRU

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

71,904 mi
Last recorded71,904 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD391 DRU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 71,904 miles

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

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

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

under body under sealed

Fail 22 Jul 2025 71,904 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

under body under sealed

Pass 5 Jun 2024 71,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2024 71,690 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nr spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nr spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 71,611 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 71,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 71,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 71,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 71,499 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,349 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2018 71,310 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery loose inside tray but secure within vehicle

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2017 70,558 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 70,058 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 14 Nov 2014 69,044 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 67,169 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

non standard exhaust fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2012 67,799 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 67,771 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake servo rusty

rear bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 6 Jun 2011 67,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake servo rusty

rear bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 31 Jul 2010 67,253 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 65,560 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 28 May 2009 65,526 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

both rear chassis corroded

damage to n/s/r quater panel

front crossmember corroded

n/s/f flexi brake hose slightly twisted

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

non standard exhaust fitted

o/s and n/s front inner wings corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

oil leaks from engine and rear axle

rear metal brake pipe across rear axle corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2008 63,898 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 63,680 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 62,263 miles

advise n/s and o/s front floors showing signs of corrosion

advise o/s/r wheel arch area showing signs of corrosion

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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D391 DRU is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 D391 DRU, 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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D391 DRU is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 August 1986.

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