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D280 NVR

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,117 mi
Last recorded24,117 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 24,117 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 24,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 24,103 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 23,969 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 23,922 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 23,901 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 23,819 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 23,643 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 23,577 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 23,577 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 23,467 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 23,342 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 23,333 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2011 23,201 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,139 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 23,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 NVR is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NVR, 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 D280 NVR registered?

D280 NVR is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 March 1987.

Is D280 NVR safe to buy?

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