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D310 NYD

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

12,014 mi
Last recorded12,014 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD310 NYD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2026 12,014 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear oil leak out of N/S/R brake drum

Pass 28 May 2025 11,085 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 10,337 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 9,046 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 9,046 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 7,706 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF. PINION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive HUB (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 7,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF. PINION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive HUB (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 7,563 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Prop shaft center support bearing mounting is worn. Replace soon. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff, front pinion seal has a slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 7,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both front's. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working Both front. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure Both rear shackle's upper bolt's are missing nut's. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Prop shaft center support bearing mounting is worn. Replace soon. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff, front pinion seal has a slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 593 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 593 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 591 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Bumper end caps missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front to rear rubber fuel pipe badly perished

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mount front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount forward (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2016 30 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2016 30 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,025 miles

poss.filler in chassis near o/s rear spring rear mount.(unable to confirm if it is).

Fail 18 Apr 2013 44,025 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

poss.filler in chassis near o/s rear spring rear mount.(unable to confirm if it is).

Pass 13 Dec 2011 42,790 miles

fuel tank has been cleaned up.no leak detected at time of retest.advise to have tank thoroughly tested for leaks

Fail 12 Dec 2011 42,790 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2010 38,769 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 38,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 38,135 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 37,469 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 37,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 34,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 28,831 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 28,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D310 NYD is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D310 NYD, 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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D310 NYD is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 February 1987.

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