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D420 OTU

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,653 mi
Last recorded38,653 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD420 OTU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 38,653 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 38,653 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CHASSIS LEG AT ANTIROLL BAR MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2019 38,075 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 38,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing suspension arm (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing suspension arm (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2016 37,596 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 37,596 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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D420 OTU is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D420 OTU, 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 D420 OTU registered?

D420 OTU is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D420 OTU safe to buy?

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