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D48 RBG

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

40,035 mi
Last recorded40,035 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD48 RBG
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 40,035 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 40,016 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 39,980 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated from tank to filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 38,813 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 38,813 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 37,187 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside handbrake only just met requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 37,187 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside handbrake only just met requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 36,134 miles

Offside handbrake has got low effort on on offside and only just met the requirements.

Fail 14 Jun 2021 36,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside handbrake has got low effort on on offside and only just met the requirements.

Pass 30 Jun 2020 35,905 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 35,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 34,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel lines are cracking (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 34,165 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under body next to gearbox cable hanging down) (1.9.2a)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet loom (1.9.2a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush link arm bushes nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel lines under vehicle showing signs of deterioration

Pass 12 Feb 2015 88,098 miles

nearside mirror missing

Fail 9 Feb 2015 88,098 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

nearside mirror missing

Pass 4 Jul 2011 86,003 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,708 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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D48 RBG is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 D48 RBG, 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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D48 RBG is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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