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D109 ERE

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,077 mi
Last recorded43,077 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD109 ERE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 43,077 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded and holed blowing from top of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 42,807 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper no reversing lights

Pass 1 Jul 2023 42,200 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 41,603 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear no reversing lights working

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 41,192 miles

Nearside Front lower part of wing corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2021 41,192 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lower part of wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,907 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,707 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,367 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2011 38,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2010 37,500 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,500 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,957 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,119 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,089 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 35,089 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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D109 ERE is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 55,478 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 D109 ERE, 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 39 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D109 ERE registered?

D109 ERE is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 10 April 1987.

Is D109 ERE safe to buy?

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