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D406 YJF

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,435 mi
Last recorded7,435 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD406 YJF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 7,435 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 106,972 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general surface corrosion to underside, sills, bumpers, valance, suspension parts etc

rear diff leaking

Pass 1 May 2008 106,703 miles

advise engine oil leak

advise front wing corroded

advise heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

advise rear wiper blade split

several small chips to windscreen

Fail 1 May 2008 106,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

advise engine oil leak

advise front wing corroded

advise heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

advise rear wiper blade split

several small chips to windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2007 106,554 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Diff leaking

Oil leak

Sllight imbalance rear brakes

Fail 29 Aug 2007 106,554 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Diff leaking

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Sllight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 18 Apr 2006 5,573 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 5,564 miles

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

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

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

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

No seat belts fitted in rear

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

front number plate cracked

number plate lights dull

oil around bottom engine/gearbox and diff

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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D406 YJF is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D406 YJF, 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 D406 YJF registered?

D406 YJF is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 September 1986.

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