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D117 WAN

1987 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,109 mi
Last recorded77,109 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD117 WAN
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2013 77,109 miles

Brake servo repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 77,109 miles

Brake servo repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 68,334 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

exhaust mounts perished and split but still supporting system

horn is dual tone air but not alternate note

most brake ferruls rusted on car but not considered excessive

plates welded on inner flitchs showing possible holes but seam welded from underside

servo affecting running of vehicle when pedal pressed

some movement in steering rack bushes

Fail 2 Jun 2010 68,314 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

exhaust mounts perished and split but still supporting system

horn is dual tone air but not alternate note

most brake ferruls rusted on car but not considered excessive

plates welded on inner flitchs showing possible holes but seam welded from underside

servo affecting running of vehicle when pedal pressed

some movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 14 Nov 2005 66,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust appears to have rubbed on n/s/r. tyre in past

Fail 7 Nov 2005 66,485 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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D117 WAN is a 1987 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D117 WAN, 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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D117 WAN is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 January 1987.

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