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D470 BDF

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

29,136 mi
Last recorded29,136 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD470 BDF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2013 29,136 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front bumper corner missing (temp repair)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

both inner centre sills corroded / o/s/f floor pan and small hole in floor n/s/centre by seat mount but does not make seat insucure

n/s/morror loose (temp repair)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 28,413 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

nearside front inner wheel arch starting to corrode

offside front inner wheel arch starting to corrode

offside rear tyre perished

outer wings corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 25,967 miles

Bad corrosion tp O/S/R and N/S/R outer wheel arh and rear wing

Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,616 miles

corrosion to o/s/r lower outer sill, Corrosion to n/s/f wing by headlight.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 23,616 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

corrosion to o/s/r lower outer sill, Corrosion to n/s/f wing by headlight.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 21,149 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 21,148 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 18,557 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2008 18,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2007 15,735 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 15,714 miles

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

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

steering rack and pinion starting to wear

Pass 29 Jul 2006 13,086 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 13,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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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D470 BDF is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 D470 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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What year was D470 BDF registered?

D470 BDF is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 August 1986.

Is D470 BDF safe to buy?

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