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ExpiredMileage
27,257 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front valance corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front valence heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid hits the wiper (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSR SCILL HOLED WITHIN 30 CM OF SUSPENSION MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
BOTH REAR U BOLTS CORRODED
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear BOTH rear leaf springs corroded
Rear BOTH rear shock absorbers coroded
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear rear leaf spring and "u" bolts corroded but not to excess
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front valence heavily corroded and detached from the front wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower valence corroded and detached from front wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear leaf spring and mounting bolts heavily corroded
Offside Rear leaf spring and mounting bolts heavily corroded
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Front Body has slight corrosion front valance seperating from body (6.1.B.2)
rear leaf springs slightly corroded.
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear leaf springs slightly corroded.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
oil leak on engine
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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D285 NWG is a 1987 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 D285 NWG, 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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D285 NWG is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 February 1987.
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