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D855 GNG

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

13,990 mi
Last recorded13,990 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD855 GNG
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 13,990 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 13,984 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 13,948 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 13,690 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 13,688 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 13,628 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 13,626 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake slight binding

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged NSR + OSR (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Sep 2012 6,307 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear tail pipe is corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2012 6,307 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear tail pipe is corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 4,992 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 2,711 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 29 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 98,925 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 97,783 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 96,608 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 96,608 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

both front tryes worn around edges.

off/side door trim insecure.

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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D855 GNG is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D855 GNG, 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 D855 GNG registered?

D855 GNG is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 August 1986.

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