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D839 SFV

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,102 mi
Last recorded49,102 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD839 SFV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 49,102 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 49,018 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 49,018 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 48,836 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing.

wear in steering rack column shaft.

Fail 5 May 2011 48,836 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing.

oil leak from gearbox propshaft seal.

wear in steering rack column shaft.

Pass 6 May 2010 48,463 miles

fuel tank rusty.

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing.

some wear in steering rack.

Fail 6 May 2010 48,463 miles

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

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

fuel tank rusty.

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing.

some wear in steering rack.

Pass 7 May 2009 48,348 miles

nearside rear tyre low on edge.

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing.

some play in offside steering rack bush.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 5,799 miles

underside starting to corrodenear suspention mounts

Pass 15 Mar 2006 5,652 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 5,652 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear o/s brake pipe starting to corrode erxstensive welding carried out to underside signs of slight corrosion starting on underside

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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D839 SFV is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D839 SFV, 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 D839 SFV registered?

D839 SFV is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 August 1986.

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