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D450 VPM

1986 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,211 mi
Last recorded97,211 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD450 VPM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 97,211 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Fail 13 Aug 2025 97,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area,sill holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area,sill holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion outside of prescribed areas.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 95,201 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 95,159 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2021 95,022 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 94,898 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 94,802 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 94,670 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 94,418 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 94,147 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,378 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 93,372 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 91,717 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 90,753 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 89,336 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 87,828 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 86,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 83,037 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 80,862 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 77,540 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 77,540 miles

Offside Front Track rod end fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2006 74,295 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 70,371 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 70,371 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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D450 VPM is a 1986 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D450 VPM, 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 D450 VPM registered?

D450 VPM is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D450 VPM safe to buy?

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