MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,138 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
age cracking to rear tyres
o/s/f indicator lens loose
rear diff leaking
rear numberplate slightly faded
slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
some roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
age cracking to rear tyres
o/s/f indicator lens loose
rear diff leaking
rear numberplate slightly faded
slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
D278 TFJ is a 1987 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 D278 TFJ, 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
How do I check the history of D278 TFJ?
You can check the full history of D278 TFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was D278 TFJ registered?
D278 TFJ is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 June 1987.
Is D278 TFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for D278 TFJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does D278 TFJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D278 TFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.