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D437 VCF

1986 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,074 mi
Last recorded75,074 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD437 VCF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 75,074 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 74,166 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 73,769 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 73,652 miles

Centre Rear diff leaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion foot well side (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to front spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing slightly damaged (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 72,688 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f wing damaged

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 2 Dec 2013 72,671 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f wing damaged

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2012 72,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 67,218 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 61,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,853 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 55,807 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 47,465 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 May 2007 39,446 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 32,121 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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D437 VCF is a 1986 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D437 VCF, 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 D437 VCF registered?

D437 VCF is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 August 1986.

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