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D843 VPH

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

88,748 mi
Last recorded88,748 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD843 VPH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 88,748 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 88,742 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 88,190 miles

surface corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Jun 2020 88,190 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 87,841 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 87,841 miles

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))

Pass 23 May 2018 87,629 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 87,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2017 87,588 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2017 87,584 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 87,448 miles

both inner sills & chassis corroded

o/s & n/s rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 11 May 2016 87,448 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 87,388 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 87,388 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 87,023 miles

brakes vibrating on test drive

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear chassis legs corroded

underbody corrosion evident

Fail 14 May 2014 87,023 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 85,027 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 85,027 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 81,699 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 81,699 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 80,223 miles

some brake drag nearside front

Fail 9 Aug 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

some brake drag nearside front

Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,456 miles

corrosion starting nearside rear road spring rear mounting area

corrosion starting offside rear spring front mounting area

Fail 2 Sep 2009 78,456 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 77,084 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 76,543 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 76,531 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 76,071 miles

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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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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