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D556 DRV

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

17,937 mi
Last recorded17,937 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD556 DRV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2020 17,937 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Differential . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf springs (both) heavily corroded and appear 'weakened'

Pass 27 Nov 2018 15,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both front tyres have slight cracking in tread

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 27 Nov 2018 15,752 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both front tyres have slight cracking in tread

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 14 Nov 2017 11,290 miles

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

centre to front pipe exhaust joint slight leak

Fail 14 Nov 2017 11,290 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre door sill (5.2.6)

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

centre to front pipe exhaust joint slight leak

Pass 1 Dec 2016 7,621 miles

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

front to centre exhaust joint slight leak

Fail 1 Dec 2016 7,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front to centre exhaust joint slight leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 5,940 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 5,940 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 3,655 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 3,559 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 1,666 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 1,666 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front floors rusty

offside front door sill rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2012 99,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 97,883 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 96,056 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

radiator deteriated

Pass 5 Nov 2009 93,453 miles

slight leak on rear exhaust joint

both front floors rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2009 93,453 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front floors rusty

slight leak on rear exhaust joint

Pass 12 Nov 2008 91,505 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 91,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 89,214 miles

N/s/f brake hose ferrule corroding slightly. Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust protruding from rear of vehicle.

Fail 14 Nov 2007 89,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

N/s/f brake hose ferrule corroding slightly. Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust protruding from rear of vehicle.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 86,891 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 86,891 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 84,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2005 84,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D556 DRV is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 D556 DRV, 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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D556 DRV is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 August 1986.

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