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D471 YLD

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

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Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD471 YLD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 149 miles

1974 v8 engine fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2020 149 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2015 30,504 miles

Rear offside tyre has slight perishing, but not through to cords.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 30,483 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear offside tyre has slight perishing, but not through to cords.

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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D471 YLD is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D471 YLD, 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 D471 YLD registered?

D471 YLD is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 August 1986.

Is D471 YLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D471 YLD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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