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D788 HWX

1986 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200 mi
Last recorded200 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD788 HWX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 200 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general corrosion noted to underside of vehicle

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wing/sill areas heavily corroded

n/s/f shock top mount area corroded

n/s/r spring corroded

slight coolant leak noted from heater matrix pipes under bonnet

Fail 2 Feb 2011 187 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no rear wiper blade

o/s/f wheel arch corroded inside

slight corrosion on both front wings engine bay

Fail 27 Nov 2008 99,608 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 93,486 miles

both rear seats and rear seat belts are not fitted.

front number plate is slightly deteriorated.

offside front drivers seat back is slightly insecure.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 88,502 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 82,145 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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D788 HWX is a 1986 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D788 HWX, 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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What year was D788 HWX registered?

D788 HWX is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 August 1986.

Is D788 HWX safe to buy?

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