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D3 RWF

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,625 mi
Last recorded75,625 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 RWF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 75,625 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 75,222 miles

Central Front slight blow on exhaust down pipe

Central Rear grease on all brake pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2024 74,993 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Feb 2024 74,993 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2023 74,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front rack inner joint ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area is corroded outer sill covered with tape (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting area is corroded outer sill covered with tape (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 74,726 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 11 Jul 2019 73,938 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 72,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 72,816 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 71,915 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 71,915 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,348 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 69,391 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 69,391 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,382 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 66,179 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2011 66,179 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2010 63,110 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 57,205 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,205 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 52,548 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 52,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 45,787 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 45,787 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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D3 RWF is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D3 RWF, 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

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What year was D3 RWF registered?

D3 RWF is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 August 1986.

Is D3 RWF safe to buy?

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