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D280 KGR

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,983 mi
Last recorded63,983 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD280 KGR
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 63,983 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 63,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Small hydraulic fluid leak

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 5 Sep 2019 63,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Small hydraulic fluid leak

Underside of vehicle undersealed

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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D280 KGR is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D280 KGR, 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 D280 KGR registered?

D280 KGR is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 February 1987.

Is D280 KGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D280 KGR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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