CarVerify

Free Car Check

D42 PDM

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

74,885 mi
Last recorded74,885 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD42 PDM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 74,885 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 72,158 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine + diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 71,145 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 2.5mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Both rear leaf springs rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2023 68,798 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner arches rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear left spring mountings rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 2.5mm and wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rears perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 64,124 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 64,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 59,778 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 56,182 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,945 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 44,592 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 41,057 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 34,691 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,090 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 22,243 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 22,243 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 16,897 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 11,285 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 6,649 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 2,733 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 98,320 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 92,334 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 86,181 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 79,930 miles

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
Full Ford Capri reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D42 PDM is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D42 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D42 PDM?

You can check the full history of D42 PDM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D42 PDM registered?

D42 PDM is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 August 1986.

Is D42 PDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D42 PDM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D42 PDM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D42 PDM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.