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D216 DLE

1987 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,162 mi
Last recorded67,162 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD216 DLE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 67,162 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 66,747 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 66,263 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 66,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 65,703 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Oct 2020 65,695 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake and handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has had repair to floor pan

Fail 3 Oct 2020 65,686 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Battery loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake and handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has had repair to floor pan

Pass 12 Sep 2019 65,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 65,094 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 64,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front floor corroded But outside prescribed areas

Pass 5 Sep 2017 60,564 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

Pass 15 Sep 2016 59,569 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,717 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 57,698 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,486 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

chips in screen

rear Exhaust corroded

rear axle leaking fluid

wipers worn

Fail 27 Feb 2012 55,486 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

chips in screen

rear Exhaust corroded

rear axle leaking fluid

wipers worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,809 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 48,177 miles

corrosion starting in many areas

Fail 2 Aug 2010 48,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion starting in many areas

Pass 25 Jul 2009 43,584 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,738 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 34,736 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 27,808 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 27,808 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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D216 DLE is a 1987 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D216 DLE, 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 D216 DLE registered?

D216 DLE is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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