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D761 NTU

1986 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,010 mi
Last recorded38,010 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD761 NTU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 38,010 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 37,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 37,988 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 37,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 37,300 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 37,120 miles

BODY SLIGHT CORROSION

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT PLAY BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 36,897 miles

EXHAUST NOISY/ SLIGHT LEAK OF GASSES

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS PLAY BOTH

Fail 29 Mar 2018 36,894 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EXHAUST NOISY/ SLIGHT LEAK OF GASSES

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS PLAY BOTH

Pass 1 Jun 2016 36,228 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 35,470 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 32,005 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 31,996 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust mounting rubber cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2008 29,837 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 27,068 miles

corrosion starting in n/s/f floor

front brake application slightly uneven

n/s/f tyre ON legal limit

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/f indicator loose

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

slight blow on exhaust joint between front pipe+manifold

slight play at o/s of steering rack

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

unable to assess repairs to inner wings due to body filler+sealant

Fail 13 Dec 2006 26,252 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake application slightly uneven

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre cracking

slight blow on exhaust at front

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s of steering rack

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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D761 NTU is a 1986 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D761 NTU, 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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D761 NTU is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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