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D160 APK

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

19,117 mi
Last recorded19,117 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD160 APK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 19,117 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 18,619 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 18,619 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 17,385 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 17,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 16,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 16,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 6,478 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 6,478 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 89,225 miles

all 4 brakle hose ferrules corroded

both rear anti roll bar link bushes detiriorating

both rear road springs worn &corroded &front springs corroded

both rear tyres worn near limit& side walls perished & cracking

os rear wheel arch corroded

slight roughness at ns front wheel bearing

wear &play at os&ns steering rack track arms

Fail 10 Jun 2009 89,221 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

all 4 brakle hose ferrules corroded

both rear anti roll bar link bushes detiriorating

both rear road springs worn &corroded &front springs corroded

both rear tyres worn near limit& side walls perished & cracking

os rear wheel arch corroded

slight roughness at ns front wheel bearing

wear &play at os&ns steering rack track arms

Pass 25 Jun 2008 83,283 miles

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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D160 APK 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 58.3%.

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 D160 APK, 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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D160 APK is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 February 1987.

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