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D539 MSU

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,874 mi
Last recorded85,874 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD539 MSU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 85,874 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 85,566 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 84,280 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 83,256 miles

Front both front suspension top mounts noisy

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 83,254 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both front suspension top mounts noisy

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2019 83,203 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 83,148 miles

Offside Front mirror modified but ok

Offside Front suspension top mount noisy

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 82,787 miles

slight pull on brake application

Fail 16 May 2017 82,787 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight pull on brake application

Pass 11 May 2012 82,617 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2011 82,453 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 82,242 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2009 81,978 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2008 80,956 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 80,067 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 80,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 76,371 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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D539 MSU is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 D539 MSU, 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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D539 MSU is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 August 1986.

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