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D555 NWJ

1986 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,679 mi
Last recorded51,679 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD555 NWJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 51,679 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 51,368 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 51,003 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 50,655 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 50,197 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 50,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 49,543 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 48,844 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 48,436 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 47,770 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,941 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 46,941 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,045 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 45,564 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,995 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 44,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 44,451 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2009 43,781 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 43,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSE FERRALS CORRODING

N/S RACK BOOT

O/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6 MM

Pass 16 Jul 2007 37,663 miles

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

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

rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2006 31,104 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 21,216 miles

slight movement in offside and nearside front hub areas

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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D555 NWJ is a 1986 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D555 NWJ, 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 D555 NWJ registered?

D555 NWJ is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 August 1986.

Is D555 NWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D555 NWJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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