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D691 LYB

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,179 mi
Last recorded93,179 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD691 LYB
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 93,179 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 92,841 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 92,754 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 92,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 92,631 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 92,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 92,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 92,159 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 91,842 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 91,295 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 90,490 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 90,490 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,482 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 90,481 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

alternator belt needs adjusting

power steer belt needs adjusting

Pass 29 Aug 2014 90,354 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 90,334 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 90,334 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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D691 LYB is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 D691 LYB, 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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D691 LYB is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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