1986 Ford Capri 2.0L Petrol · D857 BLA
1986 Ford Capri (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 48,284 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D857 BLA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/05/2026
- 48,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 36 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D857 BLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Ford Capri (D857 BLA) between July 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested Engine fault and brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush on control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush on control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
D857 BLA Mileage History
- 14/07/202348,264 mi
- 18/09/202348,264 mi
- 18/05/202648,284 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 7 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Capri EV
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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