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D461 NWJ

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

31,896 mi
Last recorded31,896 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD461 NWJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 31,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 31,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 31,509 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 31,467 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 31,281 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 30,911 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 30,246 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 28,981 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 27,644 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2015 24,266 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring mount sticking slightly

n/s/f, o/s/r & o/s/f tyre valves starting to perish

Fail 13 Oct 2015 24,264 miles

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring mount sticking slightly

n/s/f, o/s/r & o/s/f tyre valves starting to perish

Pass 23 Sep 2014 23,477 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 20,327 miles

cond of n/s/f brake disc

rust in rear chassis at spring fixing points

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 11 Oct 2012 19,992 miles

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

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

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

rear lowering blocks fitted

slight play in stearing rack

Fail 8 Oct 2012 19,978 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

rear lowering blocks fitted

slight play in stearing rack

Pass 30 Sep 2011 19,878 miles

large front wheel spaces fitted

rear suspension lower blocks fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2010 19,473 miles

heavy rust in offside rear chassis

rear spring blocks fitted

repairs to nearside front underwing area

rust in fuel tank

rusting to offside door jarn to rear side panel

travel on foot brake

Fail 30 Sep 2010 19,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

heavy rust in offside rear chassis

rear spring blocks fitted

repairs to nearside front underwing area

rust in fuel tank

rusting to offside door jarn to rear side panel

Fail 20 Feb 2009 18,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

front exhaust has repair bandage on not blowing at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust has repair bandage on not blowing at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2006 18,781 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 18,781 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

play in o,s.f steering rack

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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D461 NWJ is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 D461 NWJ, 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 D461 NWJ registered?

D461 NWJ is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 August 1986.

Is D461 NWJ safe to buy?

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