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D198 MWU

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

53,984 mi
Last recorded53,984 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD198 MWU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 53,984 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 91,092 miles

all brake hoses cable tied to suspension components

front and rear suspension heavily modified

leaf spring front bolts loose but no play at fixings n/s and o/s

Fail 22 Feb 2012 91,092 miles

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

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

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

all brake hoses cable tied to suspension components

front and rear suspension heavily modified

leaf spring front bolts loose but no play at fixings n/s and o/s

Pass 30 Jan 2010 88,361 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 88,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 84,226 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

no bumpers fitted at time of test

small amount of rust o/s/r edge of sill

Pass 4 Jan 2008 84,226 miles

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

no bumpers fitted at time of test

small amount of rust o/s/r edge of sill

Pass 22 Feb 2007 77,632 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 77,632 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 70,211 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 70,211 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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D198 MWU is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D198 MWU, 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 D198 MWU registered?

D198 MWU is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 April 1987.

Is D198 MWU safe to buy?

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