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D143 RTM

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,810 mi
Last recorded89,810 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD143 RTM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 89,810 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 89,361 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 88,822 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 87,906 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 87,183 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 86,705 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 86,066 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement eyelet bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement eyelet bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 86,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement eyelet bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement eyelet bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 85,752 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 85,150 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 85,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 84,485 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 83,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,046 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight oil leak at engine area.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 82,224 miles

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

slight oil leak at engine area.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,291 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 79,732 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 79,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight leak at power steering rack o/s/rear brake slightly sticky

Pass 25 Mar 2010 79,094 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 78,656 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 78,184 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 77,719 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 77,010 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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D143 RTM is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D143 RTM, 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 D143 RTM registered?

D143 RTM is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 March 1987.

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