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D893 VSO

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,160 mi
Last recorded3,160 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD893 VSO
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 3,160 miles

front panel to front cross member corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2009 3,160 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front panel to front cross member corroded

fuel pipe fouling on tail pipe

Pass 16 Jul 2008 645 miles

oil leak at engine

Fail 15 Jul 2008 645 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 4 May 2007 98,204 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 98,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 93,807 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 93,802 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D893 VSO is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D893 VSO, 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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D893 VSO is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 August 1986.

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