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D717 BAJ

1986 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,259 mi
Last recorded54,259 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD717 BAJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 54,259 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,294 miles

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

front tyres wearing on the edges of the tread

Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,529 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 50,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 42,967 miles

Clutch pedal rubber deteriorated

Oil leaks

Play to front seats

Small chips to windscreen

Fail 7 Jan 2014 42,950 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber deteriorated

Oil leaks

Play to front seats

Small chips to windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2012 30,379 miles

Play in front seat backrests

Rear wiper blade split

Slight deterioration to o/s/f anti-roll bar bush

Slight play in n/s anti-roll bar bush

Various oil leaks

Fail 15 Nov 2011 19,381 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

age of tyres

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside seat bolt loose

speedo cable adrift

wipers in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2011 19,381 miles

age of tyres

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside seat bolt loose

speedo cable adrift

wipers in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2007 7,469 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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D717 BAJ is a 1986 Ford Capri in Orange with a 2,792cc 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 D717 BAJ, 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 D717 BAJ registered?

D717 BAJ is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D717 BAJ safe to buy?

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