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D797 YUT

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,147 mi
Last recorded94,147 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD797 YUT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 94,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion around rear wheel arches

Fail 29 Jul 2021 94,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion around rear wheel arches

Pass 17 Jul 2020 93,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion around rear wheel arches

Pass 24 Jul 2019 92,628 miles

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

corrosion to both rear wheelarches

Fail 8 Jul 2019 92,621 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

nearside & offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 91,866 miles

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

Play in steering inner joints

Fail 10 Jul 2018 91,863 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension top mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion to nearside front inner wheelarch / floor

Pass 3 Jul 2017 91,136 miles

corrosion forming on chassi.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 90,536 miles

body corrosion

slight weep from fuel pump

some corrosion to OSR outer sill

Fail 6 Jul 2016 90,531 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working NS (1.1.A.3b)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement OS leaf, rear most bush (2.4.B.2)

body corrosion

slight weep from fuel pump

some corrosion to OSR outer sill

Pass 4 Jul 2015 89,022 miles

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

front suspension top plates/inner wings corroded slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2014 86,834 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 84,256 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 83,854 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to o/s bulkhead

Pass 6 Jun 2011 82,477 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 81,564 miles

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

slight play and noise in front bearings

Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,555 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 79,619 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 78,136 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 74,717 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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D797 YUT is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D797 YUT, 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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D797 YUT is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 October 1986.

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