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D401 LFC

1986 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

4,491 mi
Last recorded4,491 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD401 LFC
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 4,491 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush rubbers deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 4,491 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush rubbers deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 4,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 4,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 4,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror unsecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 4,192 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror unsecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 4,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar bush deteriorated and cracking. No excessive movement.

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

Nearside Mirror unsecure

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 4,023 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti roll bar bush deteriorated and cracking. No excessive movement.

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

Nearside Mirror unsecure

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 3,935 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside mirror unsecure

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 3,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front "d" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged (nearside front)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 3,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front "d" bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged (nearside front)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 1,821 miles

advise o/s rear bump stop missing.rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2014 1,821 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

advise o/s rear bump stop missing.rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 95,182 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering rack worn

Fail 18 Jun 2013 95,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering rack worn

Pass 20 Jun 2012 95,058 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT PADS WORN

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 95,058 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT PADS WORN

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 May 2011 93,412 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 93,412 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT FLOOR PARTS CORRODED NEAR CHASSIS LEG

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 91,110 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 91,110 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 88,483 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 87,202 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 84,434 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 81,957 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 81,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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D401 LFC is a 1986 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 D401 LFC, 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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D401 LFC is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 August 1986.

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