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D41 PDM

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

30,305 mi
Last recorded30,305 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD41 PDM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 30,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various corrosion spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 30,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated reinforcement exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated reinforcement exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various corrosion spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 30,122 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers door frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 30,098 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valence (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

propshaft centre support worn

Fail 13 Oct 2022 30,082 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle EXHAUST PIPE (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Steering locking device missing steering arm nuts (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

propshaft centre support worn

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valence (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 29,576 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 29,576 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 29,426 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 29,405 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 29,404 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top mouting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 29,324 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 29,176 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing and rear pannel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 128,782 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 28,773 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,445 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 27,484 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 27,462 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 26,205 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 26,167 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 24,107 miles

CORROSION AT GEAR BOX MOUNTING NEAR SIDE

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 22,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 22,446 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,450 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 20,434 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 20,376 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 16,850 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 16,839 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 14,360 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 11,716 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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D41 PDM is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 D41 PDM, 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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D41 PDM is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 August 1986.

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