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D287 SWM

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,736 mi
Last recorded8,736 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD287 SWM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 8,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 8,216 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 5,915 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 5,149 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 3,579 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 3,579 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 2,379 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 99,762 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 92,528 miles

n/s/f chassis rail starting to corrode

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s/f floor section starting to corrode

rear brake binding after handbrake release

Pass 13 Jan 2007 90,392 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 90,392 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside front floor section corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2006 87,927 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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D287 SWM is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D287 SWM, 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 D287 SWM registered?

D287 SWM is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 February 1987.

Is D287 SWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D287 SWM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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