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D826 XBY

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,434 mi
Last recorded91,434 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD826 XBY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 91,434 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 91,405 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 92,574 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 91,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe clamp (7.1.2)

Front slight movement in both top bearings when car is lifted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front bulk head has cracks in it near bonnet mount but not effecting structure strength

Nearside Front hole in panel near head lamp not effecting strength of vehicle

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front tyre is cracked due to age

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

prop bearing rubber has movement

roughness when rear wheels are rotated possibly from diff

Fail 5 May 2017 91,595 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe clamp (7.1.2)

Front slight movement in both top bearings when car is lifted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front bulk head has cracks in it near bonnet mount but not effecting structure strength

Nearside Front hole in panel near head lamp not effecting strength of vehicle

Offside Front tyre is cracked due to age

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

negative battery terminal loose

prop bearing rubber has movement

roughness when rear wheels are rotated possibly from diff

Pass 28 Apr 2016 90,515 miles

coolant leak

light under body corrosion

nearside rear tyre perished

play in steering rack inner joints

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 89,055 miles

engine oil leak

front discs corroded

gearbox oil leak

light under body corrosion

oil level low

rear brake pipes corroded

rear no. plate

slight play in rack

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 22 Oct 2013 89,055 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

front discs corroded

gearbox oil leak

light under body corrosion

oil level low

rear brake pipes corroded

rear no. plate

slight play in rack

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Dec 2012 87,631 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

light underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2012 87,628 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

light underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2011 85,333 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light damage nearside door

light oil leak

light underbody corrosion

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Oct 2011 85,333 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light damage nearside door

light oil leak

light underbody corrosion

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 May 2010 84,937 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 May 2010 84,937 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2009 81,222 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 81,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

fanbelt loose

knock and play in steering rack and rubber mountings worn

Pass 13 May 2008 75,452 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 75,450 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2007 69,409 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 69,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

center exhaust mount in poor condition

front and rear no plate in poor condition

offside front lower inner wing starting to corrode

offside front tyre is starting to crack

offsie front tyre is slightley out of shape

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Apr 2006 67,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 18 Apr 2006 67,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

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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D826 XBY is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D826 XBY, 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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D826 XBY is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 August 1986.

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