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D168 BLY

1987 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,215 mi
Last recorded78,215 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD168 BLY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 78,215 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2025 78,215 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 78,199 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF/NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 78,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 78,194 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 78,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 78,189 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 78,172 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 78,172 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 78,165 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 78,160 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 78,143 miles

age cracks on n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,102 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2015 78,070 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

age cracks on n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2014 77,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r mud flap loose

n/s/r wheel bearing becoming noisy

o/s/f wing to inner wing rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2013 77,866 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,776 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,655 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,402 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 77,157 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 76,798 miles

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

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

air truncking insecure

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 6 Jul 2007 75,796 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 75,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre cracked on outer wall

Pass 14 Jul 2006 74,762 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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D168 BLY is a 1987 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D168 BLY, 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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D168 BLY is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 February 1987.

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