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D218 KMK

1987 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

3,014 mi
Last recorded3,014 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD218 KMK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 3,014 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Mar 2024 2,598 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2023 2,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underbody &chassis covered in underseal

Pass 7 Apr 2022 1,851 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 1,849 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 1,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 1,636 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 1,420 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 1,419 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 995 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 994 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 486 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 136 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 99,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 99,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 97,398 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 97,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 96,354 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 96,348 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 94,073 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 91,823 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 31,821 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 88,686 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 85,356 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 82,634 miles

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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D218 KMK is a 1987 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,792cc 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 D218 KMK, 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

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What year was D218 KMK registered?

D218 KMK is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 April 1987.

Is D218 KMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D218 KMK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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