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D508 YBJ

1986 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,829 mi
Last recorded22,829 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD508 YBJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 22,829 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 22,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 22,708 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 22,708 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 22,377 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 22,331 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 22,115 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 21,925 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 21,586 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 21,151 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 20,513 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 20,512 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 20,325 miles

no adjustment on drivers seat

parts of bodywork corroded

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2014 20,325 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

no adjustment on drivers seat

parts of bodywork corroded

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,299 miles

Oil leak

drivers seat in fixed position non adjustable

rear diff slight leak

Fail 4 Sep 2012 20,299 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

drivers seat in fixed position non adjustable

rear diff slight leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 20,223 miles

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2011 20,223 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust chafing on bodywork at centre clamps

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

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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D508 YBJ is a 1986 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 D508 YBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D508 YBJ?

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What year was D508 YBJ registered?

D508 YBJ is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D508 YBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D508 YBJ shows 18 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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