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D440 BDF

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,660 mi
Last recorded77,660 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD440 BDF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 77,660 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 77,655 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

dash lamps not working

Pass 15 Sep 2021 77,460 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 77,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb twisted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 77,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle stay bar bush worn

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 77,411 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced when nearside direction indicators on (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Axle stay bar bush worn

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

Pass 27 May 2010 74,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 73,403 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 73,403 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 70,475 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r valve stem- leakage when tested

rusting to o/s/r chassis leg( behind axle) cause for concern

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

smell of fuel at rear-- no leakage apparent

Fail 19 Jan 2007 66,097 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jan 2007 66,097 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

some noise n/s/f wheel bearing

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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D440 BDF is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 D440 BDF, 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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D440 BDF is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 August 1986.

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