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D14 SER

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,733 mi
Last recorded15,733 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 SER
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 15,733 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 11,905 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 8,002 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 8,002 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 3,181 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 3,181 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2016 3,173 miles

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s floor pans corroded severely corroded not within 30 cm of any component (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 May 2016 3,173 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s floor pans corroded severely corroded not within 30 cm of any component (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 2,773 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front floor pans (outer) severely corroded. Not within 30cm. of mounting of any component.

Fail 19 May 2015 2,765 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front floor pans (outer) severely corroded. Not within 30cm. of mounting of any component.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 1,678 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 98,715 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 98,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 96,857 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 94,801 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 94,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 91,813 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 89,815 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 89,815 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 85,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 85,526 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 81,785 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 81,785 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2005 78,564 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2005 78,564 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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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D14 SER is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D14 SER, 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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D14 SER is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 February 1987.

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