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D188 WPU

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

29,765 mi
Last recorded29,765 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD188 WPU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 29,765 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 29,679 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 29,582 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 29,486 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 29,312 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 29,097 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 29,016 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 28,694 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 28,221 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 27,812 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise when rotated (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 26,991 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 26,528 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 25,971 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

underbody has minor corrosion in places

Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 25,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 132,786 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,391 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,503 miles

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

passenger seat a little worn in runners

Fail 29 Sep 2006 22,503 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 21,083 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 21,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Advise on corrosion to o/s/f floor pan

Advise on slight play in rear antiroll bar d bushes

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 WPU is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WPU, 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

How do I check the history of D188 WPU?

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What year was D188 WPU registered?

D188 WPU is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 May 1987.

Is D188 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D188 WPU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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