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D188 ARP

1987 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,706 mi
Last recorded34,706 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD188 ARP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 34,706 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 34,653 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 34,593 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 34,478 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 34,367 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 34,315 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 34,255 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 34,181 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 34,039 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,164 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 32,924 miles

O/S/R NUMBER PLATE LIGHT COVER MISSING ON TEST BUT NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT TO REAR AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 14 Apr 2015 32,924 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/R NUMBER PLATE LIGHT COVER MISSING ON TEST BUT NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT TO REAR AT TIME OF TEST

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ON INNER SIDE OF DISC AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 16 Apr 2014 31,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ON INNER SIDE OF DISCS

Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,111 miles

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

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRE WALLS ARE STARTING TO PERISH BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 28,681 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,041 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,191 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,099 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,212 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 21,206 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2007 18,710 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 16,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

uneven wear on front tyres

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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D188 ARP is a 1987 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D188 ARP, 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 D188 ARP registered?

D188 ARP is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 February 1987.

Is D188 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D188 ARP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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