MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
surface corrosion forming on underside of vehicle
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
surface corrosion forming on underside of vehicle
surface corrosion forming on underside of vehicle
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
Front Lower cross member corroded
surface corrosion forming on underside of vehicle
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
both inner sills & chassis corroded
o/s & n/s rear brake back plates corroded
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both inner sills & chassis corroded
o/s & n/s rear brake back plates corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/r chassis leg corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/r chassis leg corroded
brakes vibrating on test drive
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
rear chassis legs corroded
underbody corrosion evident
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brakes vibrating on test drive
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/r brake slightly binding
rear chassis legs corroded
underbody corrosion evident
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
some brake drag nearside front
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
some brake drag nearside front
corrosion starting nearside rear road spring rear mounting area
corrosion starting offside rear spring front mounting area
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
corrosion starting nearside rear road spring rear mounting area
corrosion starting offside rear spring front mounting area
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front wiper starting to split
offside and nearside front brake ferrules going rusty
rear brake ferrules going rusty
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
play in nearside steering rack track †offside track control arm bushes soft †offside front metal brake pipe slight twist and rusting †exhaust system rusting slight leak centre boxes †nearside front rubber brake hose cracking
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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D843 VPH is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.
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 D843 VPH, 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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D843 VPH is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.
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