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D839 WPJ

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

10,448 mi
Last recorded10,448 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD839 WPJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 10,448 miles

nsf slight play in steering arms

Fail 29 Aug 2013 10,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf slight play in steering arms

Pass 7 Aug 2012 10,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 6,492 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 May 2011 6,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 99,973 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms has slight play

Fail 22 May 2010 99,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms has slight play

Pass 5 May 2009 91,519 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 82,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 82,676 miles

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

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 77,371 miles

As previous test

Fail 8 Aug 2006 77,358 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs corroded

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall perished

N/s/r fog lamp lens damaged

N/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread not showing cords

Rear wiper blade split

Unable to test headlamp aim on n/s

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WPJ is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WPJ, 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 WPJ registered?

D839 WPJ is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 29 August 1986.

Is D839 WPJ safe to buy?

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