1986 Ford Capri 1.6L Petrol · D237 HCL
1986 Ford Capri (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 22,739 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D237 HCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 22,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D237 HCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Ford Capri (D237 HCL) between August 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”; “Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))”.
D237 HCL Mileage History
- 14/08/202318,438 mi
- 30/10/202420,400 mi+1,962 mi
- 07/11/202420,400 mi
- 05/11/202522,739 mi+2,339 mi
- 05/11/202522,739 mi
Average of roughly 1,930 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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