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PDZ 280

1986 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,857 mi
Last recorded76,857 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDZ 280
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 76,857 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 76,802 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 76,802 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 76,043 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 75,099 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 74,461 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 74,418 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 74,217 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 73,944 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 73,688 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 73,353 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 73,070 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 72,685 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 72,217 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 71,661 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 71,217 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 70,761 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 70,139 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 69,686 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake service

Pass 19 Dec 2007 69,686 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake service

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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PDZ 280 is a 1986 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PDZ 280, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PDZ 280 registered?

PDZ 280 is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is PDZ 280 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDZ 280 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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