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D176 THR

1987 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,501 mi
Last recorded99,501 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD176 THR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 99,501 miles

Nearside Rear INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Offside Rear INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 17 Aug 2019 98,261 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 97,533 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 97,533 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co slightly high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing the exhaust system (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 96,634 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 95,254 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 92,332 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 88,213 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 88,213 miles

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

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

both sides front lower arm bushes are starting to deteriorate also the sun strip encroaches into the wiper sweep

Pass 18 Sep 2013 84,476 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 84,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

the nearside rear lower shock absorber bush has slight play also both rear bump stops are missing and the windscreen sun strip is all a pass an d advise

Pass 22 Sep 2012 80,791 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

Fail 21 Sep 2012 80,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

osf tyre very close to shock absorber/ strut

Pass 5 Sep 2011 78,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all 4 tyres badly cracked and perished on sidewalls

Fail 5 Sep 2011 78,024 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all 4 tyres badly cracked and perished on sidewalls

Pass 17 Aug 2010 75,984 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 75,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 75,909 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 75,675 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2006 75,196 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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D176 THR is a 1987 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D176 THR, 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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What year was D176 THR registered?

D176 THR is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 April 1987.

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