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D63 DBK

1986 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,032 mi
Last recorded72,032 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD63 DBK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 72,032 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 71,969 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 71,944 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 71,913 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 71,863 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 71,825 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 71,765 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 71,764 miles

All direction indicators not working front +rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2014 71,736 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 71,736 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,652 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 71,648 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 71,536 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 71,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 71,469 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 71,466 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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D63 DBK is a 1986 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D63 DBK, 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 D63 DBK registered?

D63 DBK is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 October 1986.

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