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D506 LBW

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,068 mi
Last recorded90,068 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD506 LBW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 90,068 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 89,720 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 89,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 89,151 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 88,344 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 88,343 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 87,988 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 86,790 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 86,386 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 86,214 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,043 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,265 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 83,226 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 82,029 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 80,771 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 79,915 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 79,134 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,849 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 12 Sep 2006 77,603 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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D506 LBW is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 D506 LBW, 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 D506 LBW registered?

D506 LBW is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D506 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D506 LBW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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