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D518 ELE

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5,771 mi
Last recorded5,771 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD518 ELE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 5,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats folded at time of test

unable to check welds as repair patches covered with sealer.

Fail 10 Jul 2013 5,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2012 2,241 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 61 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 53 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 98,129 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 95,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 95,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 94,293 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 94,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 92,041 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 89,873 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 89,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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D518 ELE is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 D518 ELE, 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 D518 ELE registered?

D518 ELE is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 August 1986.

Is D518 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D518 ELE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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