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D557 DPO

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,889 mi
Last recorded51,889 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD557 DPO
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 51,889 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2024 51,889 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 51,859 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 51,806 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,664 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 50,976 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 50,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,076 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Near side rear brake binding slightly and down on performance.

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,035 miles

nearside inner wing corroded just outside prescribed area.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 50,035 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside inner wing corroded just outside prescribed area.

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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D557 DPO is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D557 DPO, 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 D557 DPO registered?

D557 DPO is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 August 1986.

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