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D590 JRH

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,985 mi
Last recorded49,985 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD590 JRH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 49,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Seepage around Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of slight corrosion around Front Chassis Members. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 49,481 miles

BOTH Front Struts have slight play in Main Shaft.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of surface corrosion to Underside of Vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Seepage around Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 49,026 miles

Front brake flexi hoses rubbing against wheel and body

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 49,022 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure O/S rear and bottom rear seat (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake flexi hoses rubbing against wheel and body

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 48,657 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 48,657 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,912 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 47,912 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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D590 JRH is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 D590 JRH, 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 D590 JRH registered?

D590 JRH is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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