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D211 BAV

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,629 mi
Last recorded85,629 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD211 BAV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 85,629 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 85,432 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 84,810 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 84,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 84,456 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 83,912 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 83,510 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,779 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,707 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 78,683 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 78,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,101 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 77,101 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,091 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 75,091 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,183 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 71,521 miles

O/S/R inner sill corroded will need attention soon

Fail 2 Apr 2013 71,521 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

O/S/R inner sill corroded will need attention soon

Pass 29 Dec 2011 69,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Spare tyre defective

all inner wheel arches corroded

front inner brake pads seem to be wearing unevenly

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

rear inner sills and chassis corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 67,932 miles

underside has surface corrosion !!!!!

Fail 30 Sep 2010 67,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

underside has surface corrosion !!!!!

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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D211 BAV is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 D211 BAV, 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 D211 BAV registered?

D211 BAV is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 February 1987.

Is D211 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D211 BAV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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