MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF/NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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))
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
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
age cracks on n/s/f tyre sidewall
o/s/f brake binding slightly
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
age cracks on n/s/f tyre sidewall
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
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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
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
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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