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D852 WUT

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,232 mi
Last recorded45,232 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD852 WUT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 45,232 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 44,300 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 44,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general underside corrosion

underside has underseal in places

Pass 20 Jul 2023 43,287 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 43,157 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 42,974 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 42,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 42,252 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 42,252 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 40,349 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 40,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,127 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,801 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 34,801 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 31,210 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,669 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 27,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,979 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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D852 WUT is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D852 WUT, 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 D852 WUT registered?

D852 WUT is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D852 WUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D852 WUT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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