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D193 UVW

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,306 mi
Last recorded68,306 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD193 UVW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,306 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,087 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 68,087 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 67,445 miles

drivers seat has play movement at runners

left bank cylinder head has a core plug leaking advise service or repair

missfire on engine at idle

o/s/f under headlamp area corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2012 67,444 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

drivers seat has play movement at runners

left bank cylinder head has a core plug leaking advise service or repair

missfire on engine at idle

o/s/f under headlamp area corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2011 64,533 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 62,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 61,739 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 60,661 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 60,661 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 60,275 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Near side rear tyre tread badly cracked.

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,275 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Near side rear tyre tread badly cracked.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 59,476 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 59,216 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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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D193 UVW is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D193 UVW, 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 D193 UVW registered?

D193 UVW is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 February 1987.

Is D193 UVW safe to buy?

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