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D446 DMS

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,529 mi
Last recorded77,529 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD446 DMS
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 77,529 miles

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

Under side heavily coated with under seal.

Fail 12 Jun 2017 77,428 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength Sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both side front inner door steps lower and upper (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both side rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall is pershed

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 77,326 miles

rear seats removed at time of mot

some play/wear in steering rack

Fail 19 Oct 2015 77,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear seats removed at time of mot

some play/wear in steering rack

Fail 29 Nov 2014 77,303 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust hanger insecure

nearside wing insecure

propshaft into rear diff slight play

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

vehicle covered in underseal not allowing full inspection of corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2013 75,353 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,689 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 17,094 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
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D446 DMS is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D446 DMS, 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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D446 DMS is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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