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D697 NWG

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,396 mi
Last recorded87,396 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD697 NWG
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 87,396 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 84,887 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 83,316 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 83,310 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 81,629 miles

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 78,939 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 78,937 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 75,694 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 75,869 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2015 74,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2015 74,165 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check wheel bearings and tyres

Fail 25 Apr 2013 74,156 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Underfloor area and body in general presenting lots of corrosion, none bad enough to be a safety issue at this time.

When driven on the road, brakes feel extremely inadequate.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 73,971 miles

Battery insecure.

Nearside front tyre presenting radial cracking at wall to tread.

Offside rear section of exhaust corroded and deteriorated, tail section missing.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 73,971 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure.

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

Nearside front tyre presenting radial cracking at wall to tread.

Offside rear section of exhaust corroded and deteriorated, tail section missing.

Pass 9 May 2011 73,613 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s mirror missing

power steering feel heavier one way than another may be due to tyres

slight corossion to power steering pipes

Fail 4 May 2011 736,085 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brakes feel spongy

idle speed slightly high

n/s mirror missing

power steering feel heavier one way than another may be due to tyres

slight corossion to power steering pipes

Pass 1 Dec 2006 72,463 miles

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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D697 NWG is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 D697 NWG, 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 D697 NWG registered?

D697 NWG is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 August 1986.

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