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D144 MKP

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

1,404 mi
Last recorded1,404 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD144 MKP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 1,404 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 979 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 571 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 412 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 119 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 99,493 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle just passes emissions at 3.44% at idle

Pass 4 May 2011 43,352 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,970 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 36,177 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,741 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 84,796 miles

n/s/f corroded and holed.

Fail 3 Sep 2005 84,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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D144 MKP is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 D144 MKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D144 MKP registered?

D144 MKP is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 January 1987.

Is D144 MKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D144 MKP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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