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D824 TCU

1986 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,858 mi
Last recorded63,858 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD824 TCU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 63,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 63,846 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under body under sealed

Pass 10 Feb 2023 63,762 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

all under body under sealed

Pass 10 Feb 2022 63,641 miles

under side of vehicle heavily unsealed

Fail 31 Jan 2022 63,636 miles

Fuel hose leaking to tank sender (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

under side of vehicle heavily unsealed

Pass 16 May 2019 62,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 62,963 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 61,945 miles

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

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

under body waxoiled

Fail 30 Apr 2018 61,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,689 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 61,689 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering around tie bar mount / front valance (6.1.A.1)

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

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

heater not working / rear springs weak

Pass 20 Jan 2016 61,382 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 61,370 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 61,189 miles

both rear wheels slightly binding

Fail 20 Jan 2015 61,189 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

g/knob loose

rear inner valance corrosion

osf tyre cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2005 61,169 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 61,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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D824 TCU is a 1986 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 D824 TCU, 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 D824 TCU registered?

D824 TCU is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 August 1986.

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