1986 Ford Capri 1.6L Petrol · D378 DRU
1986 Ford Capri (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 88,053 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D378 DRU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 88,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D378 DRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Ford Capri (D378 DRU) between March 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
D378 DRU Mileage History
- 31/03/202287,260 mi
- 20/04/202287,260 mi
- 20/04/202287,260 mi
- 04/09/202588,053 mi+793 mi
Average of roughly 231 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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