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D738 XPH

1986 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,673 mi
Last recorded52,673 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD738 XPH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 52,673 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box baffles loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 52,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 52,082 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,680 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror missing

Fail 3 Mar 2016 51,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror missing

Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

non oblig mirror missing

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2014 50,552 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,447 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 50,447 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 50,441 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

*STEERING RACK BORDERLINE PLAY *

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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D738 XPH is a 1986 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,993cc 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 D738 XPH, 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 D738 XPH registered?

D738 XPH is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 November 1986.

Is D738 XPH safe to buy?

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