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D818 YDL

1986 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,928 mi
Last recorded44,928 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD818 YDL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 44,928 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 44,852 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 44,568 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 44,556 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2022 44,213 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 44,013 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 43,825 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 43,622 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 43,615 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 43,287 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 42,880 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 42,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 42,540 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 42,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

advise offside and nearside rear floor area slightly corroded

advise slight play rear roll bar bush

Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise both rear floor areas corroding

advise nearside front inner wing area corroded outside of prescribed area

advise slight split offside wiper will need replacing soon

Pass 11 Jul 2013 41,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

inner front wing areas corroded not within testable items

rear floor areas corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

both front inner wing areas corroding not within testable area

rear diff oil weaps

rear floor areas slight corrosion

very slight noise front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jul 2011 40,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

advise rear axle oil leak

advise slight play ends of steering rack

Fail 28 Jul 2011 40,609 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

advise rear axle oil leak

advise slight play ends of steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

both front floor areas starting to corrode

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

both front wheel bearing slightly rough when spun

exhaust has been repaired

nearside rear tyre on limit at time of test

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

advise both front floor areas corroding

advise centre exhaust deteriorating

advise front exhaust deteriorating has been repaired

advise nearside rear tyre wearing on edges nearing limit

advise oil leaks and rear diff leaking

advise slight play end of steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2008 34,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

advise both front floor ares starting too corrode

advise nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

advise rear diff oil leak

advise slight play ends of steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake pads approx 3mm

inner rear sill starting to corrode

neasride rear tyre perishing

offside and nearside front floors starting to corrde not within any prescribed area

rear diff oil leaks

slight play both ends of steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2006 24,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise exhaust corroded but not blowing at test

advise offside front floor starting too corrode

advise slight play both ends 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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D818 YDL is a 1986 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D818 YDL, 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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D818 YDL is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 August 1986.

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