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D538 YJU

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,961 mi
Last recorded64,961 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD538 YJU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 64,961 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Jan 2025 64,726 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Aug 2023 64,575 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 63,859 miles

poor image both headlamps

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2020 63,694 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 63,376 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 62,331 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 60,855 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,804 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 58,795 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 56,537 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 53,703 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,274 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,515 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 47,515 miles

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

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,489 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,210 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,458 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 40,132 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 39,263 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,141 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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D538 YJU is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 D538 YJU, 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

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What year was D538 YJU registered?

D538 YJU is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 October 1986.

Is D538 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D538 YJU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D538 YJU have outstanding finance?

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