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D162 JNG

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,538 mi
Last recorded71,538 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD162 JNG
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,538 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 64,069 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 55,331 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres perished

front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 8 Nov 2010 55,331 miles

front and rear tyres perished

front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,791 miles

front tyres wearing low inside edge

Fail 12 Oct 2009 51,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

centre exhaust mounting split

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

some play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 14 Oct 2008 49,103 miles

some play in steering rack

Fail 14 Oct 2008 49,103 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

some play in steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2007 43,335 miles

front pipe to centre joint not standard fitting

Fail 12 Oct 2007 43,335 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front pipe to centre joint not standard fitting

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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D162 JNG is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 D162 JNG, 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 D162 JNG registered?

D162 JNG is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 26 January 1987.

Is D162 JNG safe to buy?

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